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/Sounds like "chah" (as in "chat") + "ROH" (as in "row") + "lah" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

In Mexico, this refers to a police officer's badge or official ID credential, used to identify themselves during an intervention. When a cop "saca la charola" (pulls out the badge), everyone knows the situation just got official.

Examples

The agent pulled out his badge and everyone at the table went quiet.

Without showing your credentials they won't let you into the building.

Regional synonyms

A treacherous, two-faced woman who deliberately stirs up conflict and creates drama for her own benefit. In Colombia, bicha describes someone who acts with calculated duplicity, saying one thing to your face while working against you behind your back, especially in work or social settings.