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/Sounds like "AH" (as in "art") + "blah" (as in "blah") + "KOW" (as in "cow") + "sah" (as in "salsa")/

Meaning

A street greeting used between close friends in Peru, especially in Lima. "Causa" is your ride-or-die friend, and "habla causa" is basically saying "talk to me, buddy" or "what is up, man." You will hear it among young guys when they run into each other.

Examples

Hey man, how has work been going for you?

What is up bro, we will see each other at the court on Sunday like always.

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Regional synonyms

Someone who disrespects social hierarchy by being too familiar with people above them. In Mexico, calling someone igualado means they treat their boss like a buddy or act as if social rank doesn't apply to them. It carries a clear sense of disrespect toward whoever holds the higher position.