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tirando culo

tirando culo (tee-RAHN-doh KOO-loh)

Spanish slang. Literally translates to “throwing ass.”

Definition: The act of dancing with confidence, rhythm, and intentional hip movement, typically while twerking, backing it up, or otherwise commanding attention on the dance floor. Often associated with reggaetón, Latin clubs, parties, and any situation where someone’s cheeks become the main event.

Related terms: perreo, twerking, throwing it back, shaking ass.

Origin: Popularized throughout Latin America and among Spanish-speaking communities as a playful expression describing energetic, attention-grabbing dance moves. Made famous by RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Salina EsTitties
Example 1:
“The DJ played Bad Bunny and suddenly everyone was tirando culo.”

Example 2:
“She wasn’t just dancing—she was tirando culo like she had a personal vendetta against gravity.”
tirando culo by Es Max June 5, 2026