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/Sounds like the English word "girl" (same pronunciation) + "MAHTH" (as in "mark")/

Meaning

Humorous logic used to justify purchases or decisions with absurd but entertaining reasoning, like claiming something paid in cash is basically free. A viral TikTok trend across Spanish-speaking social media.

Examples

If I return it and get store credit, that's basically free money, girl math.

By girl math these shoes basically paid for themselves.

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Regional synonyms

To wander the streets without a fixed destination, just to see what is happening or pass the time. In Colombia and Venezuela, callear is the go-to activity when you have no specific plan but staying home is simply not an option.