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/Sounds like "KAH" (as in "car") + "boo" (as in "boot") + "lah" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

In Mexico, a relentless prankster and teaser who is always goofing on people. A "cábula" is constantly ribbing and messing with everyone, sometimes to the point of being annoying.

Examples

Don't get mad, he's like that with everyone, it's just how he is.

Stop joking around and tell me seriously what happened.

Regional synonyms

/Sounds like "KAH" (as in "car") + "boo" (as in "boot") + "lah" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

A lazy cheater who always looks for shortcuts without putting in any effort, preferring to copy rather than study. In Mexico, a 'cábula' always finds a way to do nothing.

Examples

He's such a cábula, he always cheats on exams without getting caught.

Don't be cábula and study like everyone else.

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To steal or snatch something in Peru, especially on the street or from someone who isn't paying attention. Someone who "choria" takes what you've got in a split second.