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Tag: aprovecharse

Definitions tagged aprovecharse in the street dictionary.

manguear

To mooch, sponge, or scrounge off someone else, specifically by using their money to get what you want or to have a good time.

Rosa is here to manguear food from us again.

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Garrapata

Literally ticks that feed on animals. It is used to describe moochers or leeches who cling to others to take advantage of them.

Stop being such a Garrapata, I am not giving you money today. / That guy is a real Garrapata, he cannot be in our group.

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caribear

To take advantage of someone, especially by outsmarting, hustling, or intimidating them. (Refers to the stereotype of being street-wise or slick like people from the Caribbean).

My boss is always caribeándome, I'd rather just quit.

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Apacado

A person who is opportunistic or greedy, taking unfair advantage of situations or others to get more than their fair share.

Do not be Apacado. Do not be a cheat. He was Apacado, he took advantage.

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