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Chicano Spanglish for the landlord or property owner you rent from. A figure of power in the barrio: the one you pay rent to, who can raise it or kick you out.
“The landlord won't fix the heating and winter is coming.”
“If you don't pay rent on time, the landlord sends a notice right away.”
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/Sounds like "lahnd" (as in "lava") + "LOHRD" (as in "loan")/
Chicano Spanglish for the landlord or property owner you rent from. A figure of power in the barrio: the one you pay rent to, who can raise it or kick you out.
“The landlord won't fix the heating and winter is coming.”
“If you don't pay rent on time, the landlord sends a notice right away.”
Echarse un tiro
In Mexican and Chicano slang, to accept a physical fight or challenge with no hesitation. A direct call to settle a dispute with fists, no more talking. Can also mean throwing back a shot of tequila or mezcal. Context decides, but either way there is pure attitude behind it.