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cho

What does cho mean?

A dismissive or exasperated exclamation, like 'come on!' or 'nonsense!'. Also 'cha'.

"Cho man, stop di foolishness."

Origin

Jamaican Patois exclamation, tied to teeth-sucking.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'cho' mean?
It is a dismissive or exasperated exclamation, similar to 'come on!' or 'nonsense!'.
Where does 'cho' come from?
It is a Jamaican Patois exclamation closely tied to the sucking-teeth gesture of disdain.
How do you use 'cho' in a sentence?
You use it to brush something off, as in 'cho man, stop di foolishness'.
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