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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "pee" (as in "pea") + "CHAHR" (as in "chat") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

To die or stop working completely, for a person, an animal, or a machine. In Colombia, espicharse comes from 'espichar' (to give out, like a deflating tire) and is used casually for anything that quits permanently.

Examples

Se espichó el televisor justo antes del partido.

The TV died right before the game.

The car died in the middle of the road.

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Regional synonyms

Being super hyped, anxious, or uncontrollably excited about something that's about to happen. When you've got manija for something you can't wait, the excitement consumes you and you won't stop talking about it.