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/Sounds like "hoo" (as in "who") + "GAH" (as in "garden") + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

A clever or sneaky move in Peru to get an advantage, usually at someone else's expense. Making a "jugada" means being sly and calculated while keeping a straight face.

Examples

He pulled a fast one with the bill and I ended up paying for everything.

That scheme backfired and left him completely exposed.

Regional synonyms

To do absolutely nothing productive in Mexico, letting laziness completely take over without guilt. It's the conscious decision to be a professional couch potato for the day.