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/Sounds like the English word "charol" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

In Mexico, to aggressively flash a badge, credentials, or connections to skip the line, intimidate someone, or gain an advantage that others don't have. It is about using institutional power or status as a social weapon to bypass normal rules.

Examples

He started flashing his badge so they'd let him through without waiting in line.

Don't come here trying to pull rank, that won't work with me.

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Regional synonyms

Toasted, crunchy corn kernels eaten as a salty snack in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. From the Quechua word for toasted corn, cancha is the ancestral companion to ceviche and one of the most satisfying things you can munch on between meals.