Definitions tagged chance in the street dictionary.
A break, head start, or bit of slack given to someone to help them out or provide an advantage. (In Argentina, this often refers to being lenient with a deadline or giving a weaker opponent a handicap in a game).
You should have had this finished for me three days ago. But I am going to give you a changüí. I want it ready by tomorrow.
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A street vendor who sells lottery tickets or fractions known as chances. (In Panama, these sellers are also called billeteros and are a common sight on busy street corners).
Mrs. Tomasa is a chancera, did you not know? | That corner is full of chanceros, they do not even let you walk.
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Someone who is both pushy and intrusive, often showing a lack of boundaries or acting with inappropriate nerve.
He put in a lot of effort, but he is an afrentoso.
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An extra advantage, head start, or handicap granted by an opponent or another person to help someone succeed. (Commonly used in sports or friendly bets to level the playing field).
1. I will give you a 5-minute gavela to get ready. 2. What gavela are you giving me so we can play the match? 3. He could not win even with a gavela.
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To give someone a break, another chance, or to let a mistake slide. To cut someone some slack.
- Did you bring the money to pay for that thing? - No man, I couldn't, chanceame, I'll bring it later. ************************************************************* - But aren't you going to let me do it again? - I'm not going to chancear you anymore.
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To cut someone some slack or give them a break, typically when asking for mercy or a second chance (in the Dominican Republic, people often address authority figures like police as captain to show respect while pleading for leniency).
But officer, Chanceame!
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