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/Sounds like "soh" (as in "solo") + "PAH" (as in "park") + "poh" (as in "port")/

Meaning

In Argentina and Uruguay, an open-handed slap across the face. By extension, also a hard knock from life or a piece of bad news that hits you like a slap.

Examples

If you keep talking back like that you're going to earn yourself a slap.

The price hike was a real gut punch for everyone's wallet.

Regional synonyms

To intimidate or make someone feel embarrassed and small. In Guatemala acholar is what a bold person does to a timid one, leaving them flustered and unsure of themselves.