Definitions tagged verso in the street dictionary.
A canned, rehearsed, or robotic speech used to be politically correct or diplomatic instead of honest. (The term refers to playing a pre-recorded tape).
Tell me the truth. Do not talk to me with the casette on.
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A piece of nonsense, a silly remark, or a foolish act. It refers to something said or done that lacks common sense or is completely unfounded. (Derived from ganso, meaning goose, which is used in Argentina to call someone silly or naive).
Stop talking because the truth is you are talking total gansada.
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A phrase used to tell someone that you know they are lying, deceiving you, or making up an excuse, and that you are not falling for it. It suggests they should try their trick on someone more gullible (literally: give that bone to another dog).
- You are late again. - Yeah, the thing is I had to go to the doctor and... - No, no, no. Do not lie to me anymore. A otro perro con ese hueso.
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A total phony or smooth-talker who uses grand, flashy language to impress people despite having no actual substance to back it up. (Literally smoke seller, this term is very common in Argentinian sports and politics for people who are all talk and no action).
That coach is a vendehumo. He knows nothing about football. All he does is talk to the players.
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Bullshit, hot air, or a facade. Refers to something that looks legitimate or impressive but has no substance or is a lie. (In Argentina, it is commonly used in sports and politics to describe people or projects that are all hype and no results).
The government mortgage plan is pure humo.
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A tall tale, an exaggeration, or a total lie far removed from reality. It is the typical story told by a bullshitter (In Argentina, the term is derived from bola, which can mean a rumor or a lie).
The guy at the gas station fed me a bolazo. He told me to take the highway, but it was actually via the main road.
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A bullshitter or teller of tall tales. Someone who makes things up or spins stories that have no basis in reality. (In Argentine slang, a bola or bolazo refers to a lie or a piece of nonsense).
Stop lying. You are just talking trash, bolacero.
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To talk total nonsense or spout rubbish. (In Argentine slang, batir is commonly used to mean to tell or to say.)
- He does not know where I am. I batí him some story and I came here.
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A bullshitter or smooth talker who makes up stories to deceive or impress others (derived from verso, which refers to a line or a tall tale used to mislead someone).
Maria is such a versera. I do not know why she lies so much. I think she is a compulsive liar.
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Smooth talk, bluffing, or fluff that sounds logical and eloquent but lacks real substance. (The term refers to the act of improvising speech similar to how a musician improvises on a guitar.)
You really put some serious guitarra into that college exam!
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