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/Sounds like "cheen" (as in "cheek") + "GOH" (as in "go") + "nah" (as in "nacho")/

Meaning

A strong, capable, unstoppable woman who gets things done with excellence. In Mexico, being called 'chingona' is the ultimate feminine compliment of power and talent.

Examples

Your boss is so chingona, she killed it on the project.

She's a chingona woman who raised her family on her own.

Regional synonyms

Tough, intense, or someone who doesn't back down from anything. In Mexican slang, recio describes a person who is physically or emotionally resilient, the kind who takes a hit and doesn't flinch. It can also describe something that hits hard, like a strong drink or a heavy situation.