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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "mah" (as in "mark") + "RRAHR" + "seh" (as in "set") + "LOHS" (as in "loan") + "pahn" (as in "park") + "tah" (as in "tar") + "LOH" (as in "loan") + "nehs" (as in "net")/

Meaning

To mentally prepare oneself to face a difficult situation with courage and without complaining. In Latin America, it's a sign of bravery and determination.

Examples

We need to buckle down this week, the work is tough.

He buckled down and faced the crisis without any help.

Word family

A Caribbean and Latinx compliment for an attractive, well-dressed man with a confident attitude. From "papi" (an affectionate term for a handsome man) plus "chulo" (cute, stylish). A papichulo takes care of himself and knows it. Also used romantically by a partner.