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Tag: reto

Definitions tagged reto in the street dictionary.

chirlo

A light smack or swat on the buttocks given to children when they are being scolded or disciplined.

If you keep misbehaving, I am going to give you a chirlo.

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Chuchón

Refers to something extremely difficult or challenging. A real test of one's patience or sanity. (A common Panamanian vulgarism for things that are a real bitch to handle).

'That job they gave me to do is very chuchón' | 'I didn't know that exam was going to be so chuchón, what a shit-show'

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Champú

A metaphorical head-washing. A lecture, scolding, or chewing-out given by a superior to a subordinate (such as a boss to an employee or parent to a child) to make them reflect on their mistakes.

Did you get called to the boss's office? It looks like there is going to be some champú.

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Guapo

A person who is tough, brave, or fearless, especially someone who is always ready for a challenge or a fight. (In the Dominican Republic, this term refers to toughness rather than physical beauty.)

Kid, that doesn't scare you? You are guapo!

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