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Tag: cuentero

Definitions tagged cuentero in the street dictionary.

Hablar paja

To talk nonsense, lie, or engage in idle chatter. It is used when someone is talking trash about others or just wasting time with empty talk (the word paja literally means straw, suggesting the conversation lacks substance).

I do not like going out with him because he habla mucha paja about others. | She does not pay attention in class because she is hablando paja with her friend.

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Panamáby Rita.AP

Bate

A tall tale, lie, or excuse that is so hard to believe it is presumed to be false. (In Panama, where baseball is the national sport, the term likens an unbelievable story to a baseball bat).

Are you serious or are you feeding me a Bate? | That guy is always feeding people Bate.

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Panamáby Rita.AP

Tiguere

A person who uses cunning, manipulation, or deceit to get what they want; a street-smart hustler or smooth operator.

Alejandro said that Juan is a Tiguere.

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Ecuadorby Paul Medranda

charlero

A person who tells tall tales, a smooth talker, or a bullshitter who lies to impress or deceive others.

Dude, you really are a charlero.

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Venezuelaby Anónimo