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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "BAH" (as in "bar") + "heh" (as in "help")/

Meaning

In Mexico, to swipe something from someone while they're not paying attention, whether it's an object, a spot, or even a love interest. "Dar baje" means snagging what someone else had or wanted.

Examples

They grabbed the last taco before I could get one.

He swooped in on the girl his friend was into.

Regional synonyms

A person who's missing an eye or is one-eyed in Mexico, said directly and without filter as is Mexican custom. Also used for something that's crooked, misaligned, or not working right.