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/Sounds like "GWAH" (as in "Guam") + "mah" (as in "mark")/

Meaning

A beating or thrashing given to someone in Venezuela. "La guama" is the delivery of blows, whether in a fight or as punishment.

Examples

He got beaten up for being a snitch, everyone left him alone.

If you misbehave you are getting a beating, I am warning you.

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Regional synonyms

To beat someone up or give them a serious thrashing, central Mexican slang for physical violence. 'Te voy a surtir' is a direct threat: I'm going to put hands on you. Short, brutal, and leaves no room for misinterpretation on the streets of Mexico City and beyond.