Chanfle
El Chavo del 8 Slang: The Phrases Chespirito Gave to Latin American Spanish
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Add a word/Sounds like "tah" (as in "tar") + "KEE" (as in "keep") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Meaning
In soccer, a backheel or heel flick: a kick using the back or heel of the foot, often executed unexpectedly and in a tight space. A well-done taquito is technically demanding and catches the opponent completely off guard. Used widely across Spain, Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia.
Examples
“He slipped a backheel past the goalkeeper before he could react.”
“That backheel in the final play was the highlight of the whole match.”
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Meaning
In soccer, a backheel or heel flick: a kick using the back or heel of the foot, often executed unexpectedly and in a tight space. A well-done taquito is technically demanding and catches the opponent completely off guard. Used widely across Spain, Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia.
Examples
“He slipped a backheel past the goalkeeper before he could react.”
“That backheel in the final play was the highlight of the whole match.”
Regional synonyms
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Mediocre
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