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/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "GAH" (as in "garden") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/

Meaning

Argentine lunfardo slang for someone who is physically unattractive or unkempt-looking. Used as a put-down, though sometimes said with humor among close friends rather than with real cruelty.

Examples

Don't be mean, the poor guy can't help how he looks.

He liked her but his friends kept saying she wasn't his type and wouldn't let up.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Colombia
Pamplemusa

/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "GAH" (as in "garden") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/

Meaning

In Argentine lunfardo, a large bundle or package of smuggled goods. From the Italian "bagaglio" (luggage), it describes any bulky, suspicious cargo. Can also be used loosely for any oversized bag or bundle someone shows up with unannounced.

Examples

They caught him crossing the border with a bundle under the seat.

The guy showed up with a massive bag on his shoulder without any warning.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Colombia
Matute

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A music genre and dance originating from the Colombian coast that conquered all of Latin America with its infectious rhythm. Every country has their own version: cumbia villera in Argentina, cumbia sonidera in Mexico.