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/Sounds like 'a-feh-I-tar'/

In Colombia and Venezuela, to overcharge someone or scam them — extracting more money than is fair or honest. Getting afeitado means you walked out significantly lighter in the wallet.

Example

"They overcharged me at that repair shop without blinking."

"That mechanic shaves everyone who comes in — watch out."

Regional synonyms:

Cerveza de tamaño grande, generalmente de un litro, que se comparte entre amigos en la banqueta. La caguama es la cerveza del pueblo mexicano: barata, rendidora y social.