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/Sounds like "behr" (as in "bed") + "geh" (as in "get") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To beat someone by a crushing, overwhelming margin in a match or competition, leaving the other side with no options and no arguments. In Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua, verguear is reserved for complete demolitions.

Examples

We destroyed them 5-0, they barely touched the ball.

They got crushed in the tournament and were eliminated in the first round.

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/Sounds like "behr" (as in "bed") + "geh" (as in "get") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To beat someone up badly or to completely crush someone in a competition. In Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua, "verguear" covers both physical beatings and lopsided defeats in sports or games. The losing side walks away in bad shape, whether physically or on the scoreboard.

Examples

A group beat him up outside the stadium.

They jumped him to beat him up and he couldn't even defend himself.

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Your most trusted and loyal friend in Colombia, someone with shared history and unconditional support no matter what. Parcero goes deeper than a regular friendship. It is a title earned through real moments and time together, the Colombian equivalent of a ride-or-die.