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/Sounds like "boos" (as in "boot") + "KAHR" (as in "car") + "BROHN" (as in "bro") + "kah" (as in "car")/

Meaning

To provoke someone into starting a fight or conflict in Mexico. Someone who "busca bronca" keeps poking and needling until someone reacts.

Examples

Don't mess with that guy, he has a really bad temper.

He showed up drunk looking to start trouble with everyone at the party.

Regional synonyms

To skip classes or not show up to work without permission in Chile and Peru. The ancient art of being absent without official authorization while hoping nobody notices your strategic disappearance.