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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "PAHN" (as in "park") + "gah" (as in "garden")/

Meaning

A bodyguard or tough guy, someone who commands respect through physical presence and intimidation. In Argentine lunfardo slang, it refers to the enforcer who watches someone's back, the muscle that follows a boss around. Think of it as the Spanish equivalent of calling someone a "heavy" or a "goon."

Examples

That guy walks around with two bodyguards everywhere.

Don't mess with him, he's got his muscle.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Ecuador
Bandera de Perú
Faite
Bandera de México
Guarura

Withdrawal symptoms or that intense craving for something in Mexico, whether it's a substance or just a powerful urge you can't shake. Being 'malilla' means your body won't leave you alone until you get what it's asking for. It can range from actual withdrawal to just really wanting a kiss or a cigarette.