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/Sounds like "tee" (as in "tea") + "RAHR" (as in "rapper") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "chahn" (as in "chat") + "KLEH" (as in "clerk") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

To let loose, cut loose completely, and have an incredible time without caring about consequences. In Argentina and Uruguay, 'tirar la chancleta' is permission to be fully free, the night where you dance until your feet hurt and forget every responsibility you have.

Examples

Tonight we're cutting loose, no curfew, no rules.

My aunt really let herself go at her birthday party.

Regional synonyms

To dress up stylishly and put together a sharp outfit before going out. Fachar implies real effort and intentional style: when you fachar, people notice and say something without you having to ask.