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/Sounds like "kohr" (as in "coat") + "CHAH" (as in "chat") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Puerto Rico, drunk, confused, or so out of it that you cannot process what is happening around you. A corchado walks funny, talks too much, and usually does not remember the night very well the next morning.

Examples

He showed up hammered to the party and passed out on the couch by ten.

Are you out of it? I've been talking to you for a while and you're not responding at all.

Regional synonyms

The coins or smaller bills you get back when you pay with a larger denomination. Across Latin America and Spain, cambio is a daily negotiation at markets, street food stands, and small shops. Hearing "no hay cambio" when you hand over a large bill is one of the most universally frustrating experiences of daily life.