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Meaning

A young woman or attractive girl in Panamanian and Puerto Rican street slang. It's the casual, urban way to refer to a girl, deeply rooted in Caribbean street culture and reggaeton lyrics where you'll hear it constantly.

Examples

That girl dances really well.

I saw a girl at the party that drove me crazy.

Regional synonyms

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.