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/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "GAH" (as in "garden") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/
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.
“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.”
/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "GAH" (as in "garden") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/
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.
“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.”
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/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "GAH" (as in "garden") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/
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.
“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.”
/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "GAH" (as in "garden") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/
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.
“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.”
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Karai guasu
An important or powerful person. From Guaraní, it literally means "big lord" or "great sir." In Paraguay it can be used with genuine respect, dry irony, or open sarcasm depending on who is saying it and why.