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/Sounds like "chah" (as in "chat") + "rah" (as in "rapper") + "MOOS" (as in "moon") + "kahs" (as in "car")/

Meaning

Cheap, colorful sugar candies sold at street markets, fairs, and corner stores in Mexico and Guatemala. Charamuscas come in simple shapes and flavors and are deeply tied to childhood memories, street vendors, and village festivals.

Examples

The kids came running to the fair stand asking for charamuscas.

She sold charamuscas and paletas in front of the school from very early in the morning.

Regional synonyms

Looking absolutely perfect, body or look completely on point with no flaws. Borrowed from English drag and queer culture, snatched is now used all over Spanish social media for anyone or anything that is flawless.