chulo
What it means
Can mean vulgar, coarse or a person who exploits others.
Literally “pimp”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “shoo lo”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Meaning and register differ between Portugal and Brazil.
How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar
Meaning and register differ between Portugal and Brazil. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.