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Tag: enojo

Definitions tagged enojo in the street dictionary.

enchucharse

To get really pissed off or deeply annoyed.

I got enchuché that day, I did not like what he told me at all | She cannot drink because she gets enchucha over every little thing

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Pasar rabia

To get deeply angry or extremely frustrated over something and remain in that state for a significant amount of time.

A: I have told you a thousand times to put the toilet seat down after you pee. Why do you make me pasar rabia? B: I just forgot.

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Emputazón

A state of being extremely pissed off or a fit of intense rage.

Don't talk to me like that, you know I get an emputazón... : She got into an emputazón when she saw him with his new girlfriend.

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sacar de las casillas

To piss someone off, drive them crazy, or make them lose their cool. It refers to pushing someone to the point that they lose their temper.

Stay still, please! You're sacando de las casillas!!!

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Sacarse

To flip out, to blow your top, or to lose your cool. It describes the moment someone loses their self-control and explodes in anger.

- I started yelling at him because the way he is makes me saca. - Well, you sacás easily.

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Irse al humo

To confront someone boldly and aggressively, getting in their face to demand an explanation while being ready to start a fight.

I arrived at the university and a student immediately se me vino al humo, asking me why I had failed him.

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caracúlico

A person who looks grumpy, annoyed, or has a sour expression. It is a humorous portmanteau for having a face like a butt. (The term was popularized in Argentina by TV host Raúl Portal during the 1990s).

- What is wrong? You look caracúlico.

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leche hervida

A hothead or someone with a short fuse who gets angry or reacts aggressively over the slightest provocation. (The expression comes from the way boiling milk suddenly overflows or jumps out of the pot).

- I am going to beat the shit out of all of you. - Hold on, leche hervida! Relax! Let is talk...

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Calentarse

To get pissed off, lose your temper, or get worked up at someone or over a situation.

Some jerk was honking at me at the light, I got Calentarse, I got out of the car and beat the crap out of him.

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Con los pájaros volados

To be acting crazy, out of one's mind, or in a foul mood (alunado is an Argentine term for being moody or affected by the moon).

Please, don't bother your father, he is con los pájaros volados right now.

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Qué cara está la cebolla

A common expression used to point out that someone has a sour look on their face or is visibly angry. (It relies on a pun where 'cara' means both 'face' and 'expensive').

- Hey, qué cara está la cebolla! - Don't even talk to me, I'm pissed off.

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Estar bravo

To be mad or angry. In Panama, the words 'enojado' and 'molesto' are rarely used, as Estar bravo is the default way to express being upset in almost any context.

'Don't talk to your dad, he is está bravo with you' : 'Honey, don't get te pongas brava, look, I didn't say it with that intention'

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Dale pa' lante

Contraction of 'dale para adelante' (go forward). Depending on the tone and context, it either means 'keep it up' as encouragement or 'get lost' as a dismissive way to tell someone to leave.

'You are doing great, dale pa' lante, with confidence' | 'Look, dale pa' lante before I bash your face in, you moron'

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chinchudo

Grumpy, irritable, or pissed off. (Used in Argentina for someone in a foul, cranky mood).

Don't talk to him because he's chinchudo.

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Ñinga

A vulgar term used to express strong disapproval or a flat refusal. It is commonly used in the phrase 'Ni ñinga' to mean 'no way', 'not a damn thing', or 'hell no' when responding to a request or situation.

A: 'Pedro, can you lend me some money? I will pay you back at the end of the month.' B: 'Ni ñinga. You already owe me too much.'

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Emputarse

To get extremely pissed off or fly into a blind rage. It is a vulgar term. (Panamanian slang frequently adapts English words, such as guial for girl and fren for friend).

She got emputó with me because I told her she was fat. There is nothing worse than an emputada guial, fren.

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Pa’ que sea’ serio

An expression used to justify taking a firm or harsh stance against someone to make them reflect, act correctly, or realize you are not to be toyed with. It is equivalent to saying, to teach them a lesson, or, so they get their act together.

I am not going to call him anymore or send him messages, pa' que sea serio and he finally makes a decision; I broke up with her, buddy, pa' que sea seria and she sees that I am not to be messed with.

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Fokin

Derived from the English word fucking, this term is used as an intensifier to mean fucking or goddamn (Panama has many Hispanicized English loanwords due to the historical U.S. presence in the Canal Zone).

Shut your fokin mouth : Who told you that fokin lie?

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Qué hueso

An expression used to voice strong disagreement or to call someone out for being unfair or annoying. (In Panama, a bone represents something unpleasant or a raw deal).

A: It is your turn to wash the dishes. B: Me? But I washed them yesterday, qué hueso.

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Qué huevo

An exclamation of annoyance, indignation, or disagreement used when a situation is perceived as unfair or when someone is being shameless or audacious (literally what balls, as huevo is common slang for testicle).

Qué huevo, why do I have to go? | But I paid last week, qué huevo el tuyo.

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Qué concha

An expression used to call someone out for being shameless or having a lot of nerve. It is a way to reproach someone for brazen behavior, laziness, or taking advantage of a situation.

Why are you eating my things without asking? Qué concha! : Anabel always leaves me doing the heavy lifting, qué concha, we are both supposed to be working here.

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¡Qué vaina!

An exclamation used to express disappointment, frustration, or regret, similar to saying that sucks or what a bummer.

I forgot Andrea's birthday, ¡qué vaina! : I am not getting paid until next week, ¡qué vaina!

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Falta de todo

A phrase used to call out a person's total lack of character, manners, or basic decency. It implies the person is completely devoid of class or respect for others. (In Panama, man is a common slang term for guy or dude.)

He stood you up? What a Falta de todo! : He asked you out and you had to pay? What a Falta de todo with that guy.

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No me parece

A popular expression used to voice disagreement or frustration with a situation that feels unfair or wrong.

No me parece that I have to do everything by myself. | And you had to pay for everything for him? No me parece.

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Gadaca

A screw-up or a shitty situation. It is the word cagada (a vulgar term for a blunder or mess) with its syllables reversed. It is used when something goes wrong or does not turn out well (reversing syllables is a common linguistic feature of Panamanian slang).

A: I lost 10 dollars and I do not know where. B: What a Gadaca!

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Áyala

Also pronounced ashala. This is a common exclamation used to express surprise, frustration, or disappointment. It is frequently paired with the words vida, peste, or maquina for added emphasis.

I left my wallet at the restaurant! Áyala vida! : Mom, the neighbor had an accident. Áyala peste, what happened to him?

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Ahuevazón

A situation that is extremely annoying, frustrating, or total bullshit.

I am sick of this ahuevazón. / Do not come at me with your ahuevazones.

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PH

Acronym for Pinche Histeria (fucking hysteria). It refers to a state of extreme irritability, losing one's temper, or acting out in a dramatic way (The term is a pun on the scientific pH scale, implying someone's temperament has become acidic or volatile).

His PH went up. / Tone down your PH already.

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Arajo

An informal exclamation used to express frustration or annoyance (a shortened, slightly softened version of the common expletive carajo).

I told you to get low-fat milk, arajo!!! Arajo, I have already explained it to you 5 times, 2 plus 2 is 4!!!

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teke teke

A sudden, intense fit of rage or a violent outburst someone has when they are extremely angry.

when you get home at 3 in the morning and your wife is waiting for you with a club (a heavy wooden stick used for intimidation or defense) in her hand and you say: but baby, don't get pissed off, are you going to have a teke teke now?

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Berraco

A versatile Colombian term used to describe someone who is exceptionally skilled or talented, remarkably brave and gutsy, or very angry. (Though verraco is a variant, it is most commonly spelled with a B in this context).

I am berraco! (angry). How berraco of him to face that bull. He is so berraco at math.

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Quillao

Being pissed off, annoyed, or angry (Dominican Republic, derived from the word for a boat's keel, implying being upset or capsized).

Victor Hugo is quillao because I did not want to give him a kiss.

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