La Oficina
Mexican Slang from La Oficina: The Complete Season 1 Slang Guide
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Add a word/Sounds like "cheen" (as in "cheek") + "gah" (as in "garden") + "DAH" (as in "dart") + "soh" (as in "solo")/
Meaning
A hard, heavy blow that leaves a mark, either physical or financial. In Mexico, a chingadazo can be a literal hit that leaves you with a bruise, a massive bill at the end of a night, or any situation that hit you so hard you are still feeling it. The word carries serious weight.
Examples
“Tell me, how big is the damage going to be?”
“He took a massive hit in the crash and the truck was totaled.”
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/Sounds like "cheen" (as in "cheek") + "gah" (as in "garden") + "DAH" (as in "dart") + "soh" (as in "solo")/
Meaning
A hard, heavy blow that leaves a mark, either physical or financial. In Mexico, a chingadazo can be a literal hit that leaves you with a bruise, a massive bill at the end of a night, or any situation that hit you so hard you are still feeling it. The word carries serious weight.
Examples
“Tell me, how big is the damage going to be?”
“He took a massive hit in the crash and the truck was totaled.”
Regional synonyms
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Matadito
In Mexico, the affectionate or teasing label for the class overachiever: the student who studies nonstop and always gets perfect scores. Said with a mix of admiration and gentle mockery.