/pa-PU-sa/
A very beautiful, attractive woman — the classic feminine compliment in Buenos Aires lunfardo. 'Papusa' has been in use for over a century, born in the immigrant neighborhoods of the Río de la Plata. It's admiring without being aggressive, a compliment the city exhales naturally.
"That woman is stunning — I can't take my eyes off her."
"The neighborhood beauty arrived at the dance and everyone turned."
/pa-PU-sa/
A very beautiful, attractive woman — the classic feminine compliment in Buenos Aires lunfardo. 'Papusa' has been in use for over a century, born in the immigrant neighborhoods of the Río de la Plata. It's admiring without being aggressive, a compliment the city exhales naturally.
"That woman is stunning — I can't take my eyes off her."
"The neighborhood beauty arrived at the dance and everyone turned."