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Tag: apodos

Definitions tagged apodos in the street dictionary.

cacho

A common nickname for Argentine men that suggests a working-class background, street smarts, and a connection to tango culture. (In Argentina, this name evokes the traditional archetype of a man from the local neighborhood).

Cacho Castaña, a tango singer.

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Billy

A street nickname for a street-smart guy or close friend who is not a sucker, is totally unbothered, lives for the ladies, and is fearless. (In the Dominican Republic, a tiguere is a street-wise hustler, while a palomo is a gullible person or a loser).

Billy what is the word today? That Billy is going to steal your girl, watch your back. Come here Billy, are you going to shortchange me?

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Sicario

A sicario is a hitman or contract killer who murders for a price. The figure was recognized in Roman law, specifically the Lex Cornelia of 81 BC, due to the extreme cruelty of their methods. The name comes from the sica, a small dagger easily hidden under a cloak. Initially, their work was political: they would stab enemies in public gatherings and then loudly feign grief to avoid being caught. The word literally means dagger-man. (In Mexico, this term is now synonymous with cartel-affiliated gunmen.)

They have hired a sicario to take care of them.

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Apodo

A synonym for a nickname or moniker (these are very common in Nicaragua and often focus on physical traits).

Apodos for dark-skinned or olive-skinned people: negro, pan quemado, etc.

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