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CachivacheAn old, useless, junk object that takes up space without serving any purpose. Those things you hoard in drawers and closets, promising yourself you'll use them someday but never do.
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MacanaBad luck or an unfortunate situation that hits you out of nowhere in Colombia. When something is a macana, it went wrong through no fault of your own, and all you can do is accept it and move on.
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Tirar hateTo criticize or trash-talk someone for no valid reason, usually out of jealousy or resentment. An anglicism from 'hate' that's completely normalized on social media.
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Tirar la toallaTo give up, to quit trying because you've run out of strength and motivation to keep fighting. It comes from boxing, where the trainer literally threw in the towel to save their fighter from more damage.
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CansónAn annoyingly persistent person who just won't take no for an answer. In Colombia and Central America, calling someone cansón means they're exhausting you with their nagging, insisting, or constantly asking for favors until you want to scream.
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Cachivache0 votes

An old, useless, junk object that takes up space without serving any purpose. Those things you hoard in drawers and closets, promising yourself you'll use them someday but never do.

alanlucena
Macana0 votes

Bad luck or an unfortunate situation that hits you out of nowhere in Colombia. When something is a macana, it went wrong through no fault of your own, and all you can do is accept it and move on.

alanlucena
Tirar hate0 votes

To criticize or trash-talk someone for no valid reason, usually out of jealousy or resentment. An anglicism from 'hate' that's completely normalized on social media.

alanlucena
Tirar la toalla0 votes

To give up, to quit trying because you've run out of strength and motivation to keep fighting. It comes from boxing, where the trainer literally threw in the towel to save their fighter from more damage.

alanlucena
Cansón0 votes

An annoyingly persistent person who just won't take no for an answer. In Colombia and Central America, calling someone cansón means they're exhausting you with their nagging, insisting, or constantly asking for favors until you want to scream.

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