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/Sounds like "GREH" (as in "grade") + "lah" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

In Argentine lunfardo (Buenos Aires street slang), a girlfriend or romantic partner. The word traces back to Spanish Romani slang and arrived in the Río de la Plata with immigration waves. It shows up frequently in 20th-century tango lyrics.

Examples

Ahí viene con la grela.

There he comes with his girlfriend.

El tipo no sale solo nunca, siempre trae a la grela.

The guy never goes out alone, he always brings his girl.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Bandera de Estados Unidos
Ruca
Bandera de Venezuela
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de República Dominicana
Bandera de Puerto Rico
Jeva

Something hilarious, super fun, or a situation where you have an amazing time laughing nonstop. In Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, vacilón is pure fun, all laughs and good vibes.