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/Sounds like "TRAHN" (as in "tract") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

A casual romantic or sexual encounter in Argentina, usually a one-time thing with no strings attached. A "transe" is that hookup or makeout that is not meant to become a relationship.

Examples

Last night was just a casual hookup, don't expect anything more.

He had a thing with someone from work and now it's all awkward.

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Regional synonyms

To get by, survive, or keep going with what you've got, no luxuries, no complaints. It's the philosophy of making do and pushing forward even when things aren't great.