/bo-CHAR/
To fail an exam or get rejected from something. In Argentina and Uruguay, getting 'bochado' in chemistry means you're back to square one with that subject. It also applies to romantic rejection — when she bochas you, there's no ambiguity about where you stand.
Example
"I failed chemistry — I'm going to have to retake it."
"He asked her out and she shot him down cold."
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/bo-CHAR/
To fail an exam or get rejected from something. In Argentina and Uruguay, getting 'bochado' in chemistry means you're back to square one with that subject. It also applies to romantic rejection — when she bochas you, there's no ambiguity about where you stand.
Example
"I failed chemistry — I'm going to have to retake it."
"He asked her out and she shot him down cold."
Word family
Regional synonyms: