Definitions tagged chusmear in the street dictionary.
To scheme, gossip, or engage in backroom politics within a social or professional circle to influence opinions or stir up trouble (the term is heavily associated with political wheeling and dealing).
The coworkers were in the kitchen, rosqueando all day long.
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A person who loves to stir the pot and create drama by spreading rumors and gossip. They are constantly carrying stories back and forth to manipulate a situation (the term is derived from la rosca, which refers to backroom political maneuvering or scheming).
Don't pay any attention to Ale because she is a rosquera and all she wants to do is talk shit.
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To hang out by your front door or sit on the sidewalk in your neighborhood to get some fresh air and gossip. (It is a traditional social practice in Argentina for neighbors to set out chairs on the sidewalk to watch the street and chat).
I can't go out because the neighbor is always puerteando and knows exactly when I leave and come back.
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To badmouth someone or talk trash about them behind their back (literally: to strip the hide or leather off someone).
They came over to my house and started to sacarle el cuero to all the neighbors.
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To gossip or talk about people behind their backs. The expression is based on the image of older women gathering to knit while sharing neighborhood rumors (in Argentina, this is a classic stereotype of neighborhood ladies chatting on the sidewalk or in their homes).
- I have to tell you what happened with the building super. - Alright, let's tejer...
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An expression used to signal that a conversation is turning into a gossip session. It refers to a well-known brand of nail polish remover, alluding to the stereotype of women gossiping while doing their nails.
- You have no idea what happened with my neighbor the other day! - Oh, wait, pasame el Cútex!
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To talk trash or badmouth someone behind their back.
It is awful, he is always bajar la caña to everyone.
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A person who gossips or pries into other people's private lives. (In Argentina, it is commonly used for neighborhood snoops who spend their time watching others).
I went to the kiosk and that old neighborhood chusma was there talking about everyone.
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