Rosca

Rosca

A racist slur used to insult people of indigenous descent. It is also commonly used in everyday language to mean nothing or not a thing, especially when someone is completely clueless about a subject.

I did terrible on the test because I didn't understand a single rosca of the last questions.

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Ecuadorby Serrano UIOJanuary 8, 2024

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Rosca

An informal way to describe a passionate kiss involving tongue. It usually appears in the phrase comerse una rosca, which means to successfully hook up or score with someone. (A rosca is a ring-shaped pastry).

Poor Diego, he spent the whole night trying to talk to that girl but in the end he did not even eat a Rosca.

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Españaby La GaditanaMay 3, 2024

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Rosca

A derogatory slang term for a gay man, specifically one perceived as effeminate or flamboyant. It is commonly used as a mocking insult.

He had to be a total Rosca to talk like that in front of everyone.

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Perúby AnónimoMay 18, 2025

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Rosca

An inner circle or system of cronyism and favoritism where someone wins or gets ahead because of their connections rather than merit. (The word literally refers to a ring-shaped bread, symbolizing a closed loop of influential people).

They won the match through pure rosca! That girl won the pageant only because of rosca!

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• #desigualdad...
• #preferencia

Colombiaby HColAugust 22, 2016

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Rosca

An exclusive inner circle or clique that practices cronyism, hiring and helping only those within the group while shutting out others. It is usually associated with corrupt, middle-aged people in positions of power (in many Latin American countries, this refers to a tight-knit ring of influence in politics or business).

Since my mom is in the minister's rosca, I have a guaranteed job as soon as I graduate from college.

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• #nepotismo
• #amiguismo

Boliviaby ariadne.sjarthaNovember 7, 2016Word of the day · November 10, 2016

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Rosca

Refers to the drama and gossip that leads to conflict, clashes, or infighting within a social group. Plain and simple: shit-stirring. (In Argentina, this often refers to backroom power plays or political maneuvering).

I had a really hectic day at work today: there was so much Rosca!

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• #pelea
• #conflicto
• #discusión
• #sacar-el-cuero

Argentinaby DiegoEFESeptember 27, 2016

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Rosca

Refers to a powerful inner circle or clique used to get jobs, favors, or benefits. It is the system of connections where knowing the right people matters more than merit (a rosca is literally a ring-shaped bread, implying a closed circle of people).

That guy got a government job without having any experience, but it is because he has a heavy Rosca with the bosses there.

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Panamáby AnónimoJuly 20, 2025

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