Argentine Slang
Argentine Slang 101: 15 Words That Make Buenos Aires Sound Like a Different Language
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Gil
/Sounds like "HEEL" (as in "he")/
Meaning
A dumb, naive, or easily fooled person in Argentina and Uruguay. It's an everyday insult that can be light between friends or heavier depending on context.
Examples
“Don't be a gil, they're pulling your leg.”
“What a gil I was, I lent him money and he never paid me back.”
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Gil
/Sounds like "HEEL" (as in "he")/
Meaning
A dumb, naive, or easily fooled person in Argentina and Uruguay. It's an everyday insult that can be light between friends or heavier depending on context.
Examples
“Don't be a gil, they're pulling your leg.”
“What a gil I was, I lent him money and he never paid me back.”
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Achicar
In Argentina and Uruguay, to intimidate someone until they back down, or to shrink back yourself under pressure or fear. "Achicarse" means caving when you should hold firm, showing weakness when the situation demands you stand your ground.