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Wey
/Sounds like "WAY" (as in "way")/
Meaning
The most universal Mexican slang word, it means 'dude', 'bro', or 'man'. Mexicans use it in every sentence, whether talking to friends, strangers, or even when talking to themselves. It can be affectionate or an insult depending on tone.
Examples
“What's up, dude?”
“Don't be an idiot.”
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Quemarse el foco
In Mexico, to mentally exhaust yourself trying to solve a problem until your brain just gives out with nothing to show for it. The image is a lightbulb that has burned out: it used to illuminate things, now it is just dark.
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Wey
/Sounds like "WAY" (as in "way")/
Meaning
The most universal Mexican slang word, it means 'dude', 'bro', or 'man'. Mexicans use it in every sentence, whether talking to friends, strangers, or even when talking to themselves. It can be affectionate or an insult depending on tone.
Examples
“What's up, dude?”
“Don't be an idiot.”
Word family
Anonymous
Articles featuring this word
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Quemarse el foco
In Mexico, to mentally exhaust yourself trying to solve a problem until your brain just gives out with nothing to show for it. The image is a lightbulb that has burned out: it used to illuminate things, now it is just dark.