Mexico
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Mexico
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A massive amount, a ton, a whole lot — one of the most versatile Mexican expressions for describing quantity. Whether it's people, money, or problems, 'un chingo' means there's way more than expected.
Something unexpected, out of nowhere, with no apparent reason. An English loanword adopted across the entire Spanish-speaking world, especially among young people on social media.
Someone who got publicly exposed on social media for shady behavior like harassment, sexism, or scamming. It comes from 'funa,' the collective digital callout that can destroy reputations overnight.
Money, cash, bills, dough — regardless of the exact amount in Mexico. It's a street-level informal way to refer to money that adds a uniquely Mexican flair to any conversation.
A short person in Mexico. Used affectionately as a nickname between friends or couples, rarely as a real insult. It's so common that half of Mexico has a friend called chaparro or chaparra.