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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

In Dominican dembow slang, someone who absolutely dominates their field and has no competition. Far from its literal meaning, here it is a street compliment meaning someone is the best at what they do.