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This article is a summary of common slang words and phrases used in Puerto Rico. Idiomatic expressions may be difficult to translate fully and may have multiple meanings, so the English translations below may not reflect the full meaning of the expression they intend to translate.
It first emerged in the early 17th century as a term used by Spanish colonizers. "The children of these they call cholos. Cholo is a word from the Windward Islands; it means dog, not of the purebred variety, but of very disreputable origin; and the Spaniards use it for insult and vituperation."
Cholo (Spanish pronunciation:) is a loosely defined Spanish term that has had various meanings. Its origin is a somewhat derogatory term for people of mixed-blood heritage in the Spanish Empire in Latin America and its successor states as part of castas, the informal ranking of society by heritage.
Distinct Puerto Rican words like "jevo,", "jurutungo" and "perreo" have been submitted to Spain's Royal Academy- considered the global arbiter of the Spanish language.
In recent years, terms like “stressy depressy” and “menty b” have been used as shorthand to talk about mental health and mental illness. While such language can help destigmatize mental ...
Use of phrases like, "I need a grippy sock vacation" and "I'm one breakdown away from a grippy sock vacation" — inspired by the high-traction socks that are doled out in hospitals of all kinds ...
Australia: jocks (slang) These have an elasticized waistband at or near the wearer's waist, and leg bands that end at or near the groin. Traditional briefs – these have an inverted Y-shaped fly. Diagonal-flap briefs. Mid-rise briefs; Low-cut or low-rise briefs; Pouch briefs. Jockstrap: athletic supporter, jock, nut cup (slang), strap, supporter
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