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Used in Medellín and Antioquia to describe something or someone that draws attention, is shocking, or is impressively unusual. Can be positive ('qué visaje tan chévere') or negative ('qué visaje tan horrible'). Not widely used outside the Antioquia region.

When used beyond the literal medical meaning, it refers to a strong physical or emotional sensation. The dual meaning (literal electrical shock and metaphorical thrill) plays naturally in context.

In Colombian street slang, traba refers to the state of being intoxicated, particularly from marijuana. 'Vamos de traba' means 'let's go get high together'. Trabado/a means 'high' or 'stoned'. Common in urban youth speech.

Regional Colombian slang, especially Medellín, for someone who is heavily intoxicated, particularly from marijuana. Stronger than trabado in degree, implies being obviously and extremely impaired.

Refers to an older man, or sometimes one's own father. Tone determines whether it is affectionate or dismissive. Used frequently in Medellín popular speech. The feminine form is cucha.

A fatalistic expression used to accept a bad situation. Equivalent to 'tough luck' or 'that's the way the cookie crumbles'. Widely used across Colombia, especially in informal speech among young people.

One of the most versatile terms in Medellín slang. 'Qué chimba' means 'how cool/awesome'. Used negatively in phrases like 'gonorrea de chimbada' to express frustration. Its literal anatomical meaning is always present in the background, making it vulgar in formal contexts despite its casual everyday use among friends.