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/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "pah" (as in "park") + "YAH" (as in "yard") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

A hard hit, a strong blow delivered with a hand or a blunt object. In Honduras and Guatemala, a "papayazo" is that kind of impact you feel the next day, whether you walked into a wall or someone smacked a ball with full force.

Examples

He slammed into the wall turning off the light.

He whacked the ball and sent it flying.

Regional synonyms

In Argentina and Uruguay lunfardo, a trick, knack, or insider technique for getting something done that looks effortless once you know it. The kind of practical wisdom someone shows you once and you never forget.