Chile
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Chile
All expressions
A major screw-up or monumental blunder that's hard to recover from. Used when someone does something so badly that the consequences are inevitable.
An upper-class woman in Chile who flaunts her status with designer clothes and an air of superiority. It's the feminine version of 'cuico' and is used in a derogatory way.
A stupid, idiotic person with no common sense who does absurd things. It's a direct insult widely used in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile to call out foolishness.
A person who's extremely good at something, talented and expert in their field. In Chile, being seco is a big compliment — it means you've mastered something to the fullest.
Super fast, at full speed, in a huge rush without wasting a single second. Used as an intensifier to describe doing something at maximum speed with total efficiency.