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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEHR" (as in "set") + "lah" (as in "lava") + "cheen" (as in "cheek") + "GOHN" (as in "go")/

Meaning

A Chicano and Mexican phrase for saying someone is absolutely crushing it: not just doing well, but doing it with flavor, attitude, and presence. Used for the athlete on a streak, the friend who got a promotion, the student who aced everything, or anyone visibly thriving in their lane.

Examples

My brother is crushing it at the new job.

When you play guitar you absolutely kill it, do not back out of the project.

Word family
Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de España
Bandera de Colombia
Matar

A mild exclamation of surprise, shock, or annoyance in Panama. It's the go-to softened substitute for a stronger swear word.