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/Sounds like "chees" (as in "cheek") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

In Mexico, a joke that completely misses. The attempt at humor that lands with total silence and uncomfortable looks. A chistada is arguably worse than saying nothing at all.

Examples

He dropped a terrible joke and nobody laughed.

Don't try to be funny during the presentation, this is not the moment.

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Regional synonyms

In Bolivia, the person in the friend group who organizes outings, makes the plans, and rallies everyone together. Youth slang with a positive, socially recognized tone.