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/cha-mus-KA-do/

A person who got caught, embarrassed publicly, or exposed in an awkward situation they created themselves. In Mexico, being 'chamuscado' means the universe called you out — you got seen with the wrong person, said the wrong thing, or your lie fell apart in front of everyone.

Example

"He got totally busted when they saw him with the other woman."

"They embarrassed me in front of everyone at the meeting."

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Regional synonyms:

Nicaragüense, persona de Nicaragua. Es la forma informal, corta y cariñosa de referirse a alguien de ese país, usada con orgullo tanto por los propios nicaragüenses como por cualquiera en Centroamérica.