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/Sounds like "moh" (as in "more") + "BEE" (as in "bee") + "dah" (as in "dart") + "CHWEH" + "kah" (as in "car")/

Meaning

In Mexico, a shady deal or underhanded scheme done on the sly. Una movida chueca is something dishonest done to get an unfair advantage, whether in business or everyday life.

Examples

That company is running pure movidas chuecas with their contracts.

Don't drag me into movidas chuecas, I do things straight.

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Regional synonyms

To jump the fence or bypass the rules entirely, sneaking in or acting without anyone's permission. Used in Colombia and Spain for people who cut corners, ignore official channels, or simply do things their own way without asking.