noun
General Slang
cheve
CHEH-veh · noun · slang
Beer (casual variant of chela)
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An affectionate informal word for beer, common in northern Mexico.
“Vamos por unas cheves después del trabajo.”
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cheve In A Sentence
Vamos por unas cheves después del trabajo.
Origin & Usage
Colloquial clipping/alteration related to 'cerveza'.
People Also Ask
What does cheve mean?
It's an affectionate, casual word for beer, especially common in northern Mexico.
Is cheve the same as chela?
Yes, both mean beer. 'Cheve' just has a more northern, playful flavor to it.
How do you use cheve?
Say 'vamos por unas cheves' ('let's grab some beers') — it works exactly like 'chela'.
Where does cheve come from?
It's a colloquial clipping and alteration of 'cerveza', the Spanish word for beer.
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