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/Sounds like "pohn" (as in "port") + "CHAH" (as in "chat") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

Caught off guard or having failed at something. It comes from baseball, being 'ponchado' means you struck out, whether it's on an exam, a date, or a task.

Examples

They caught me completely off guard with that question.

I totally struck out with that girl, she didn't even look my way.

Word family

Mexican expression calling out a selfish, unjust, or shameless action. A strong rebuke for someone who acted without consideration or common decency.