A very dumb or ignorant person in a particular area. It's not the harshest insult — more of an admission of cluelessness in a specific subject — but it stings if directed at your general intelligence.

A very Colombian term of address between friends — neutral or affectionate depending on tone. Literally it can be an insult, but between friends in Colombia it's an everyday greeting that means nothing more than 'dude' or 'man.' Context is absolutely everything.

In Spain and Mexico, a completely fabricated story or ridiculous excuse that nobody believes. Cuentos chinos are the specialty of people who owe you something and can't deliver on their promises.

A social media post that criticizes or calls out someone without naming them directly. The art of digital shade — everyone knows exactly who it's about, except the target has no official recourse.