milico
A derogatory way to refer to a soldier or military officer (the term carries heavy historical weight in Argentina due to past military dictatorships).
That milico is a total fascist.
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Definitions by lufort87
Words and definitions lufort87 has contributed to the street dictionary.
ArgentinaCuarteto
A popular and upbeat genre of dance music from the province of Cordoba (It is one of Argentina's most famous musical styles, traditionally played at parties and festivals).
I miss going to the clubs to dance Cuarteto with my friends.
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Te caché
I caught you or I busted you. Used when someone figures out what you are doing or discovers a secret you were trying to hide.
Te caché right away that you were lying to me.
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Un cachito.
Synonym for a little bit or a moment. It is used to express a small amount of something or a short duration of time.
I am taking the computer for Un cachito to look something up for college.
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Tomátelas
Get lost, get out, or go away. It is an informal and often blunt way to tell someone to leave immediately.
If you are not going to help me with this, tomátelas...
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RE
A prefix used to intensify or emphasize a word, similar to very, really, or super. (Commonly used in Argentina to make an adjective or adverb more extreme).
That drink was re good.
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Buscarroña
Someone who is always looking for a fight or looking for trouble. (The term literally means one who looks for filth, referring to starting a conflict).
I went to talk to him nicely and he treated me really badly, he was always a buscarroña.
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afanar
To steal or rob. It is also frequently used to mean overcharging or ripping someone off (afanar is a classic term from Lunfardo, the slang originally from Buenos Aires and the surrounding areas).
Don't go shopping at that butcher shop, they'll afanar you with those prices.
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Me las pico
I am out of here. Used to indicate that you are leaving a place, often implying a quick or sudden departure.
I am getting really bored here, me las pico.
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Me rajo
A slang expression meaning I am leaving or I am splitting.
If you are not going to pay any attention to me, me rajo.
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Boquear
To blab, to spill the beans, or to talk too much about something that should have been kept secret.
I asked him not to say anything and he went to boquear to everyone half an hour later.
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Chotada
Something of poor quality, ugly, or generally unpleasant. It refers to a piece of junk, a total letdown, or something that is just plain bad.
That cell phone I bought turned out to be a chotada, it broke after 3 days.
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Chatitas
Women's ballet flats or flat shoes with a very thin sole.
I am going to buy some chatitas now that spring is starting.
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Carón
Someone who has an unusually large face.
That Carón came over and tried to start something with me.
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Chueco
Someone who is bow-legged or has crooked legs.
When I saw him walking away I realized he was really chueco...
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Cumbianchero
Someone who is a big fan of cumbia music and its lifestyle. (Cumbia is a popular rhythmic genre in Argentina, widely played at parties and often associated with working-class culture).
That guy was a total Cumbianchero and had a great vibe, I really liked him.
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Chiflame
Give me a shout or let me know (comes from the literal action of whistling to get someone's attention).
If you need anything don't hesitate to chiflame, that's what friends are for.
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Fernet
A dark, bitter herbal liqueur. (In Argentina, it is a cultural staple, almost always mixed with cola).
Some cuarteto and a good Fernet is all I need right now. (Cuarteto is a popular music genre from the province of Córdoba).
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Colectivero
A city bus driver (In Argentina, city buses are called colectivos and are the primary mode of public transportation).
The colectivero was very nice to me, he let me get on anyway without a ticket.
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Cabezón
A stubborn, pigheaded, or hard-headed person.
Listen to me, don't be a cabezón, don't spend so much money on that because you are never going to use it.
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Chichí
An informal slang term for the vagina or vulva.
I like this bikini but it shows too much of my Chichí, I am going to choose a different one.
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Chupon
A very passionate kiss or a heavy make-out session.
He gave me a massive Chupon and I fell in love.
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Cheronca
A cocky person or a show-off who acts like a big shot (this is an example of vesre, an Argentine slang practice of inverting syllables, in this case from the word canchero).
That stuck-up short guy acted like a total cheronca with me.
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Bolainas
Used to describe someone who is stark naked or whose testicles are visible. It is a playful variation of the common slang phrase en bolas (literally: in balls), which means to be naked.
He got to the beach and, without any shame, got in bolainas.
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Bozo
The hair on a woman's upper lip, similar to peach fuzz or a faint mustache.
I have to wax my bozo today, I have a party.
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Cohete
A fart.
He let a cohete rip and killed us all...
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cornudo
A person who is being cheated on by their partner (the term literally means horned, referencing a common symbol for a victim of adultery).
Poor guy, he was the biggest cornudo in the neighborhood. His girlfriend was with everyone...
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Corneta
A person whose partner is unfaithful to them; a cuckold. (In Argentine slang, having horns is the symbolic sign of being cheated on.)
I broke up with her because she was making me a real corneta, she was cheating on me with everyone.
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Sarasa
Nonsense, hot air, or double talk intended to confuse or deceive someone: a bunch of empty words used to avoid a direct answer.
I didn't believe him at all, you could tell he was talking pure sarasa.
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Cero
Used as a complete negation to indicate that there is absolutely none of something, similar to saying zero or not at all.
Cero desire to go to college today.
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Descremado
Skimmed or low-fat, used to describe dairy products that have had the cream removed.
Buy me Descremado milk because whole milk makes me feel sick.
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Paro
A work strike or organized labor stoppage. (In Argentina, these occur frequently and are usually called by unions to protest economic conditions).
Since they did not give us a raise, we went on a Paro.
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nafta
Gas or petrol (the standard term used in Argentina for vehicle fuel).
I ran out of nafta and had to hitchhike.
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Fernando
An alcoholic drink consisting of Fernet and cola (this cocktail is a cultural staple in Argentina, especially in the province of Cordoba).
We are going to the club tonight and having some ice-cold Fernando!
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Jamón de medio
Used to describe something of excellent or top-shelf quality. (The phrase refers to the center cut of a leg of ham, which is considered the premium part).
That gun is jamón de medio.
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perejil
A fall guy or scapegoat, specifically an innocent person of little importance who is blamed or framed for a crime they did not commit (literally parsley, referring to someone considered insignificant or easily discarded).
They did not know who to blame and they used him as a perejil.
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Persecuta
A person who is extremely paranoid or suffers from a persecution complex, constantly feeling like they are being watched or followed.
Ever since he had that trouble with the police, he became really persecuta.
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Empastillado
Someone who is high on pills or under the heavy influence of medication, usually referring to sedatives, psychotropic drugs, or recreational pills.
You could tell by his speech that he was totally empastillado.
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Masita
Weak or soft. Someone who lacks physical toughness or grit. Very common in soccer culture to describe a player who is easily overpowered or knocked off the ball. (The term literally means a small pastry or cookie).
They marked him and he lost the ball right away, he is such a masita...
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Pica
A grudge, friction, or ongoing rivalry between two people.
There has been some serious pica between those two for years now...
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pe pepepé
An exclamation used to signal a party atmosphere or to show excitement about going out and having fun, often mimicking a rhythmic trumpet sound or a celebratory chant.
Tomorrow is Saturday! Pe pepepé!
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Producirse
To get all decked out or dolled up for a special event, putting significant effort into one's clothes, hair, and makeup.
I need to start producirme, the party is in two hours!
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Quemado
Mentally exhausted, fried, or burned out from overwork or too much thinking.
I'm not studying anymore today, I'm super quemado.
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Un toque
A moment, a little bit of time, or a short while.
I will buy the bread and in un toque I will be there.
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zapato
A clumsy, crude, or slow-witted person.
I tried to explain it to him but it was no use, he is a real zapato.
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Mandarse un moco
To screw up, mess something up, or make a mistake (the word moco literally means snot).
I forgot to tell him and he got angry, me mandé un moco.
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Dorima
A slang term for a husband (it is an example of vesre, an Argentine wordplay style where syllables are reversed: ma-rido becomes dorima).
Her dorima wouldn't let her do anything, he was a very possessive guy...
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Hippón
A person who dresses or acts like a hippie, typically referring to someone with a very pronounced or obvious hippie aesthetic.
I love the hippón vibe they have.
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