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/Sounds like "too" (as in "tool") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

In Costa Rica, a hard hit or heavy impact, and also a big swig of liquor. Taking a "tucazo" means smacking into something or throwing back a strong drink.

Examples

He banged his head hard on the door.

He knocked back a huge shot of guaro and could barely walk.

Regional synonyms

An ear of fresh corn, what Mexico calls elote. In Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, choclo is the standard word for corn on the cob and shows up in everything: salads, stews, empanadas, and the classic choclo asado at summer barbecues. The word comes from the Quechua choccllo.