cabula

cabula

A ritual, superstition, or specific habit performed in the hope of bringing good luck or influencing an outcome. It is a variation of the term cábala and is extremely common in the context of soccer and gambling (Argentine fans often follow strict personal traditions they believe will help their team win).

I am not moving from this seat until the match is over because it is my cabula for us to win.

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Argentinaby El Cordobés 77March 28, 2021

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cabula

To tease, mock, or roast someone: the act of making fun of someone by pointing out embarrassing or funny details about them. (In Mexico, this typically refers to witty banter or ragging on friends).

You didn't comb your hair today, did you? Not even with a wire brush would your hair look good.

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• #bullying
• #burlarse-de-algo-alguien
• #"dar-carro"

Méxicoby AnónimoAugust 29, 2016

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cabula

A superstitious ritual, omen, or belief used to influence or predict an outcome. It is the specific habit or sign that someone is convinced will bring either good or bad luck (in Argentina, these rituals are widespread in sports and academic culture, usually spelled cábala).

Don't mention the result before it is official because it is a bad cabula and we are going to get totally fucked on the exam.

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Argentinaby El Cordobés 77August 17, 2026

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cabula

A superstitious ritual or habit someone repeats to bring good luck. It is an irrational practice meant to ensure a positive result, often used in the context of sports or exams (in Argentina, these rituals are famously intense among football fans).

I always wear the same torn socks when I take an exam just for cabula.

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Argentinaby Che PorteñoAugust 17, 2026

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cabula

A lie or setup intended to frame someone or put them in a compromising situation.

Supposedly you spent the night with so-and-so last night.

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• #cuento
• #mentira
• #guayaba
• #engañar
• #meter-en-problemas

República Dominicanaby AnónimoSeptember 5, 2008Word of the day · January 26, 2015

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