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/Sounds like "CHOON" (as in "choose") + "goh" (as in "go")/

Meaning

Something dangerous, sketchy, or in a very bad state. In Spain, 'chungo' covers anything with bad vibes, a neighborhood that feels unsafe, a health situation that looks serious, a person whose intentions seem off. When something's chungo, proceed with caution.

Examples

That neighborhood is sketchy, I don't like going there at night.

His health situation looks pretty bad, he needs a doctor.

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/Sounds like "CHOON" (as in "choose") + "goh" (as in "go")/

Meaning

Bad, sketchy, complicated, or of questionable quality in Spain. A super versatile word that describes tough situations, things in rough shape, or people you probably shouldn't trust.

Examples

The situation is chungo with the economy.

That neighborhood is pretty chungo at night.

I'm feeling chungo, I think I'm coming down with something.

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Bandera de México
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To stock up or hoard something in excess, usually as a precaution or to take advantage of a deal. It's the modern survival instinct of filling your pantry before disaster strikes.