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/Sounds like "POHN" (as in "port") + "hah" (as in "hard")/

Meaning

In Uruguay, a popular and sometimes derogatory term for a person of Asian descent, especially Japanese or with East Asian features. Street slang whose tone depends heavily on context.

Examples

An Asian-owned restaurant opened near the house, the food is incredible.

The Asian guy in the neighborhood keeps his store open late.

Regional synonyms

To beat someone up or get into a serious physical fight. In Argentina and Uruguay, fajarse means throwing down for real: not a scuffle, but a committed, no-holds-barred brawl.