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/Sounds like "sah" (as in "salsa") + "KAHR" (as in "car") + "leh" (as in "let") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "KWEH" (as in "quest") + "roh" (as in "row") + "AH" (as in "art") + "AHL" (as in "art") + "gyehn"/

Meaning

To harshly criticize someone behind their back, verbally shredding their reputation when they are not there to defend themselves. In Argentina and Uruguay, gossip taken to its most destructive extreme.

Examples

They ripped apart the new employee throughout the entire lunch.

Do not be like that, stop tearing down people who are not here to defend themselves.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de España
Bandera de México
Bandera de Argentina
Echar pestes

Argentina and Uruguay's iconic herb and garlic sauce served alongside grilled meats. Made with fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, oil, and vinegar, chimichurri is considered non-negotiable at any asado. No barbecue south of Buenos Aires is complete without it.