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/Sounds like "PLAHN" (as in "plan") + "chah" (as in "chat")/

Meaning

In Argentina, a young person from a working-class neighborhood with a distinctive style: sportswear, cap, laid-back swagger, and ties to cumbia culture. The word can be neutral or pejorative depending on who uses it.

Examples

He dressed full plancha for the cumbia concert.

They judged him as a plancha by his look, but he's a really good person.

Regional synonyms

To intentionally remain silent as a response, using the power of silence to convey a message, which can sometimes be more effective than words, demonstrating the importance of non-verbal communication in Latin American cultures.