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Add a word/Sounds like "chahn" (as in "chat") + "kleh" (as in "clerk") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "soh" (as in "solo")/
Meaning
The legendary smack delivered with a flip-flop, the iconic Latin American parenting tool and universal symbol of maternal discipline. The chancletazo transcends borders and generations.
Examples
“My mom gave me a sandal smack for talking back in front of guests.”
“The chancletazo is the original Latin American warning system.”
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/Sounds like "chahn" (as in "chat") + "kleh" (as in "clerk") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "soh" (as in "solo")/
Meaning
The legendary smack delivered with a flip-flop, the iconic Latin American parenting tool and universal symbol of maternal discipline. The chancletazo transcends borders and generations.
Examples
“My mom gave me a sandal smack for talking back in front of guests.”
“The chancletazo is the original Latin American warning system.”
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Regional synonyms
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Piropo
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A compliment tossed at someone in public, usually about their looks. In Spanish-speaking cultures, piropos range from poetic verses to blunt flattery. How welcome they are depends entirely on context and tone: street piropos are increasingly seen as unwanted in big cities.