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/Sounds like the English word "xopa" (same pronunciation)/

Meaning

An informal Panamanian greeting meaning 'What's up?' or 'What's good?' It's the most typical way to say hi in Panama, registered trademark of Panamanian street talk.

Examples

Xopa! What are the plans for today?

Xopa fren, how'd the exam go?

Regional synonyms

/Sounds like the English word "xopa" (same pronunciation)/

Meaning

Stupid, dumb, slow on the uptake. In El Salvador xopa is a direct insult for someone who just doesn't get it no matter how many times you explain.

Examples

Bro, don't be such an idiot, it's simple.

I explained it three times and he still doesn't get it, total dummy.

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Someone with wild, messy, or disheveled hair sticking out in every direction. In Guatemala and Honduras, pelibuche describes someone who clearly just rolled out of bed and has not looked in a mirror yet.