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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.

Regional synonyms

For real, seriously, the absolute truth with no lies in Argentina and Uruguay. When an Argentine says 'posta' they're swearing on their life that what they're saying is completely true.