In eastern Venezuela it is used to refer to a person who is like "mulatto" but of lighter complexion (usually white or very pale), with characteristically curly or afro hair. It has fallen into disuse in favor of the Caracas equivalent "bachaco". That name is also given to a rooster used in fights.
jabao is incorrectly written and should be written as "Jabao, jabado, jaba." being its meaning:
On the Atlantic coast of Colombia say Jabado, Jabao or Jaba, between mulattoes and white 40 people; skin clear ) with mono or blonde, also Kinky hair. Pibe Valderrama is the classic example. Also say you to cocks or hens ( jabaos on all the of fight ) they have predominantly white, or light grey plumage with intercalated feathers of other dark colors. There is a tropical traditional Colombian song called " Hen 34 Jaba;.
