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A young working-class Spanish woman with a very specific aesthetic: super-straight hair, long nails, tight clothes, lots of makeup, and an attitude. Like 'cani' but specifically female, a social type that's mocked by some and celebrated by others.
“Llegó toda choni al evento y se veía diferente al resto.”
“She showed up to the event looking very choni-style and stood out from everyone else.”
“The working-class girls from the neighborhood know more about real life than many polished people.”
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/Sounds like "CHOH" (as in "chose") + "nee" (as in "knee")/
A young working-class Spanish woman with a very specific aesthetic: super-straight hair, long nails, tight clothes, lots of makeup, and an attitude. Like 'cani' but specifically female, a social type that's mocked by some and celebrated by others.
“Llegó toda choni al evento y se veía diferente al resto.”
“She showed up to the event looking very choni-style and stood out from everyone else.”
“The working-class girls from the neighborhood know more about real life than many polished people.”
Dar el brazo a torcer
To back down, give in, or finally admit the other person was right after holding your ground stubbornly. Common in Spain, Mexico, and Argentina, this phrase captures the ego cost of surrendering in an argument or negotiation.