alcahuete

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Spanish

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Etymology

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From Andalusian Arabic القَوَّاد (al-qawwád), from Arabic قَوَّاد (qawwād, pimp). Cognate with Portuguese alcaguete.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /alkaˈwete/ [al.kaˈwe.t̪e]
  • Rhymes: -ete
  • Syllabification: al‧ca‧hue‧te

Noun

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alcahuete m (plural alcahuetes, feminine alcahueta, feminine plural alcahuetas)

  1. gossip (person)
    Synonyms: chismoso, cotilla
  2. go-between, matchmaker
  3. pimp (prostitution solicitor)
    Synonyms: cabrón, cafiche, chulo, proxeneta, rufián
  4. panderer, sycophant, ingratiator
  5. enabler
  6. drop curtain

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