Neuter

Karacho

Meaning

high speed, strong and rapid force

Translations

à toute berzingue

à toute blingue

à bruta

Pronounced as (IPA)
/kaˈraxo/
Etymology

In summary

Early 20th century, from Spanish carajo (literally “penis”), which is used as a vulgar intensifier. At first attested in the sense “gallop, maximum speed of a rider”, hence probably a humorous substitution for dated Karriere (“gallop, career”).

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