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/Sounds like "chah" (as in "chat") + "FAHR" (as in "far")/

Meaning

To ruin, mess up or crush something, literally or figuratively. In Mexico chafar is what happens when something gets wrecked, squashed or spoiled beyond repair.

Examples

He sat on the cake and completely squashed it.

Don't ruin my plans with your negativity.

Regional synonyms

To fight hard, put in intense effort, or work with extreme dedication to get ahead in Mexico. Guerrear is what you do when life gets tough and giving up simply isn't an option.