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/Sounds like "poo" (as in "pool") + "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "kah" (as in "car")/
The Central American exclamation of surprise that replaces stronger swear words. It's the perfect euphemism used in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras for literally everything.
“Puchica, everything's so expensive!”
“Puchica dude, I didn't know you got married.”
/Sounds like "POO" (as in "pool") + "chee" (as in "cheek") + "kah" (as in "car")/
An exclamation of surprise, frustration, or admiration in Guatemala and El Salvador. It's the Central American equivalent of 'dang' or 'wow', versatile and safe enough for any audience.
“Dang, I didn't see that coming!”
“Wow, that food is amazing.”
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/Sounds like "poo" (as in "pool") + "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "kah" (as in "car")/
The Central American exclamation of surprise that replaces stronger swear words. It's the perfect euphemism used in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras for literally everything.
“Puchica, everything's so expensive!”
“Puchica dude, I didn't know you got married.”
/Sounds like "POO" (as in "pool") + "chee" (as in "cheek") + "kah" (as in "car")/
An exclamation of surprise, frustration, or admiration in Guatemala and El Salvador. It's the Central American equivalent of 'dang' or 'wow', versatile and safe enough for any audience.
“Dang, I didn't see that coming!”
“Wow, that food is amazing.”
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Lurias
Completely unhinged, totally out of their mind. In Mexico, calling someone lurias means they have gone fully off the rails, not just a little quirky but genuinely lost touch with reality. No diplomacy involved.