COHOSH (Symb. scandal)

Very high-frequency expletive in informal Mexican speech. Depending on tone, expresses disbelief, excitement, outrage, or scolding. Literally crude but widely accepted in casual registers.

A slur for a gay man. Used as a pejorative in the dialogue. Though reclaimed by some within LGBTQ+ communities in Mexico, its default use is offensive and derogatory. Understanding its tone and weight is important for comprehension.

Expression of disappointment, disbelief, or mild frustration. Softer than stronger expletives. Very common in informal Mexican speech across age groups.

Truncated expletive expressing frustration or shock. Context determines the exact shade of meaning. Widely used in informal Mexican speech but still considered vulgar.

Strong affirmative expressing enthusiasm or agreement. Considered vulgar but extremely common in informal male-dominated speech and increasingly among younger speakers of all genders.

Extremely common greeting or inquiry. Can open a conversation ('what's up?') or express puzzlement about a situation ('what's going on here?'). Tone and context clarify which meaning is intended.

From 'corriente' meaning low-class or tacky. A 'correntada' is an action that is cheap, underhanded, or beneath the speaker's standards. Common in contexts of moral or social judgment.

Used here with clear sarcasm. In Mexican informal speech it often carries an ironic edge, though it can also be used genuinely to mean something is excellent.