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/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "SYAHR"/

Meaning

To roast someone in Colombia: mocking them to their face with sharp, direct observations about their flaws or mistakes. Can be affectionate banter between friends or genuinely offensive depending on the context and tone.

Examples

They roasted him hard for showing up late with that excuse.

Do not roast him too much or he is going to get genuinely upset.

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Regional synonyms

In Uruguay, the most natural word for a boy or young kid, warm and deeply Uruguayan in flavor. It comes from Guaraní, reflecting the indigenous influence on Rioplatense Spanish. Adults also use it affectionately to refer to someone younger than them.