Tecato Gusano

Tecato Gusano' , it means "some kind of interior psychic worm that cannot be sated or killed.".. in other words one never kills their addiction, but merely finds a way to keep it asleep... - Tony Tedesco

The Chicano heroin addict or " tecato " belongs to a subculture that profoundly influences addict behavior and personality. Life-history interviews with a subsample of 18 Southern California ex- tecatos who were abstinent from 2.3 to 24.5 years revealed that tecatos employ the metaphor of an indestructable junkie worm or " tecato gusano " living in their vicera to explain heroin relapse, and abstinence in a manner essentially consistent with learning theories of opioid addiction. The study showed that ex- tecatos use a variety of coping mechanisms for maintaining abstinence and for avoiding "dangerous situations" which could trigger heroin craving and relapse. The research also revealed that being an ex- tecato does not necessarily imply living a crime free or nondeviant lifestyle, and that the process of working out of addiction involves two complementary social adjustment processes termed (a) extrication (from the tecato subculture) and (b) accommodation (to square society). Suggestions for utilizing these findings for treatment intervention purposes are offered. - J S Jorquez

tecatos employ the metaphor of an indestructable junkie worm or " tecato gusano "

by 777pseudonym777 June 24, 2021

Gusalicious

A name belonging to one with hair that tastes like sand and is worn in a ponytail. Traditionally shortened to Gus as to fit in with the normal peasants.

I love Gusalicious’s hair!

by Gusalicious May 26, 2023

Gusalicious

The nomenclature of one with gorgeous locks of hair that taste like sand. Traditionally shortened to ‘Gus’ like the names Gustavo and Augustus

Girl 1: Wow!! Look at that new kid. I bet their hair tastes like sand.
Girl 2: That must mean they are Gusalicious!

by Gusalicious May 28, 2023

Gusano de la Fuente

A dry humping technique that resembles the movement of an inch worm.

When I caught the little fella doing the Gusano de la Fuente on my daughter, I tried it on my wife.

by El Guano January 28, 2014

gusapas

A stereotypical/derogative name for Italians when one can't pronounce an Italian name.

I call Giovanni by the name Gusapas because I hate Italians.

by Gusapas August 5, 2016

Gusano

Word used to describe people who don't support the cuban regime

Javier doesn't like the revolution. He’s a gusano.

by Javierfmilanes December 22, 2020

Gusanamigo

An endearing term used in jest when ones friend is being a bit worm-like.

"Bruh, I'm gonna D some Bs and let my freak flag fly with all these hunnies."

"You do you, gusanamigo."

by Lojinator July 12, 2016