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/Sounds like "too" (as in "tool") + "BAH" (as in "bar") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

In Colombia and Venezuela, a major piece of gossip, important information that arrives unexpectedly and changes the whole scenario. The tubazo is not kept secret, it's spread.

Examples

I just heard a big rumor that the company is going to close.

That journalist always gets major scoops that nobody else has.

Word family
Regional synonyms
Bandera de Chile
Cagüín

A word you shout at someone to curse them with bad luck. It was born in Argentine football culture and went viral when it was reportedly used as an actual tactical weapon during the 2021 Copa América. Yelling "kiricocho" at a rival is like casting a jinx on them right before a crucial play.