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Literally refers to a hard punch; used figuratively to mean a serious setback or damaging impact on something.

Characterizes someone who takes advantage of others or evades responsibilities through cunning. Regional and somewhat old-fashioned but still understood across Mexican communities.

Used to express doing something quickly or urgently. Common in informal contexts where speed or immediacy is being stressed.

Very common insult in Mexican Spanish, ranging from light teasing among friends to a genuine put-down. Frequency in this dialogue is high, used toward both rivals and oneself.

Informal Mexican term for working, especially hard or steady work. 'Chamba' is the noun form meaning job or work.

'Chingón' means awesome or great; 'pasársela chingón' is a fixed farewell expression wishing someone a great time. Common as a send-off among friends.

Idiomatic expression meaning to get something exactly right or to be completely accurate about something. Used across all age groups.