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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "goo" (as in "good") + "SAH" (as in "salsa") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Chicano barrio slang (US), a sharp command telling someone to stay alert and react fast to what's coming. Shouted as a warning to snap out of it immediately.

Examples

Watch out, bro, the cops are coming.

Stay sharp with the cash, don't let it slip away.

Regional synonyms

/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "goo" (as in "good") + "SAH" (as in "salsa") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Mexico, a sharp, alert, and savvy person who catches on fast and never gets caught off guard. Someone who stays on their toes and reacts before things go sideways.

Examples

That kid is really sharp, he figured out the business all on his own.

Stay alert, people steal a lot around here.

Regional synonyms

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In Latin American street slang, to quietly investigate someone, to observe and assess before making any move. Also means to figure out someone's true intentions without them realizing.