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/Sounds like "gwah" (as in "Guam") + "SOHN" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

In Spain, Mexico, and Argentina, the class clown or jokester who always has a quip ready and turns everything into a bit. The guazon livens up any gathering but can also be the person who makes a joke at exactly the wrong moment and truly does not know when to stop.

Examples

Mi tío es un guasón, no para de contar chistes en toda la cena.

My uncle is such a joker, he does not stop telling jokes through the entire dinner.

No seas guasón ahora que es un tema serio.

Do not be a clown right now, this is a serious matter.

Word family

In Chile and Bolivia, 'pana' refers to a mechanical breakdown of a car, specifically when it fails or breaks down on the road. It can also imply being stranded or left behind, often in a remote or inconvenient location.