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/Sounds like "rah" (as in "rapper") + "HAH" (as in "hard") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Mexico, someone who chickened out at the last minute, canceled plans, or didn't keep their word. Being rajado is the opposite of being brave, and nobody wants to be called that because it implies total cowardice.

Examples

Don't chicken out, you already said you were going.

He bailed at the last minute and left us hanging.

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Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Sacatón

/Sounds like "rah" (as in "rapper") + "HAH" (as in "hard") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

Someone who gives maximum effort and goes all out without holding back any energy or time. In Chile, a rajado is the person who's always at 100%, whether it's work, school, or sports.

Examples

That guy's rajado when it comes to studying, he always gets top grades.

I went all out studying for the test.

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Bandera de Honduras
Machetero

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In Colombia, to get worked up, aggressive, or enter a state of intense agitation when provoked. It describes the exact moment someone loses their cool and shifts into full confrontation mode. Once someone is encachinado, it is best to back off.