chamuyo

Used in several countries of Latin America (previously thought to have originated in Buenos Aires). Also spelled chamullo and the verb infinitive can be chamullar or chamuyar. Among the various shades of meaning, it commonly signifies speaking on a subject with a pretense of authority, when in reality the speaker is simply inventing, or "bullshitting." It can also mean "sweet talk" such as when a guy is "talking trash" to a girl, saying nothing of substance, for the purpose of socializing. Although these uses are largely Spanish and Pocho slang, "chamuyo" appears to be making inroads into English slang.

Don Fulano was using the chamuyo on Josefina for over an hour last night.

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Chamuyo

Talking to fill the space when you neither know nor care what you are saying but feel it is important to say something.

Pronounced Shamooshow - Found only in Buenos Aires Argentina

A guy chatting a girl up in a bar really does not care where she works or where she is from but wants to keep her attention. The talking is Chamuyo.

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chamuyo

Origin: Spanish, from Rioplatense Spanish, derived from lunfardo (Argentinian slang).

Definition: A word in Spanish that describes a type of argumentative persuasion characterized by the absence of strong or true arguments, often compensated by the elegance of language used.

Translations:
- In relationships: comparable to "lying" but without the psychological manipulation associated with gaslighting.
- In a romantic or sexual context: comparable to "rizz" when referring to an individual's approach.
- In a broader sense: comparable to "bullshitting" when the aim is to create an impression rather than to establish truth or to communicate effectively.

Gachi: ..."and the he said he loved me!"
Pachi: "No way! That's pure chamuyo"