Tulum

Derived from 'rajar' (to crack or split). In Mexican slang it refers to someone who talks to authorities or reveals secrets, betraying others. It can also mean a coward or someone who backs out of a commitment.

Literally 'crapped oneself with fear'. Used hyperbolically to describe extreme fright. Very common in informal Mexican speech when someone wants to emphasize how frightened they were.

The phrase 'hacerse el loco' (or 'hacerse la tonta' for a female subject) means to feign ignorance or innocence about something one clearly knows. Common across many informal registers in Mexico.

Derived from 'plomo' (lead). In Mexican colloquial speech 'meter un plomazo' means to shoot someone. The augmentative suffix '-azo' indicates the impact of the shot.

Literally 'to be at one hundred'. Used in Mexico to mean someone is completely fine, recovered, or in top condition. Versatile: can describe physical health, emotional state, or readiness.