chotes

Chotes is a colloquial term with varied and sometimes contradictory meanings depending on regional usage and social context. In some Latin American countries, particularly in the Caribbean, "chote" or "chotear" can refer to someone who is a tattletale, an informant, or someone who betrays confidences. This usage often carries a negative connotation, implying disloyalty or a lack of trustworthiness. The act of "chotear" would be the act of informing on someone or revealing secrets.

However, in other regions, "chote" can also be used more playfully or even as a term of endearment, though this is less common and highly dependent on the specific group or family using it. It might sometimes refer to a small, insignificant object or a trivial matter. The etymology of the word is not definitively established, but it is believed to have indigenous or creolized origins, evolving within spoken dialects.

In certain online communities or youth slang, the term might take on entirely different meanings, often related to humor or internet culture. Due to its informal and slang nature, the precise definition of "chotes" is fluid and best understood within the specific context in which it is used.