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It used to mean matchmaker. Now, especially in Uruguay and Argentina, it means a person who praises others to obtain favors or otherwise gain something from them. They might also be doing it because they're weak in some way and want to be seen with good eyes by the person they're adulating. It's usually used as an insult.
A: Sorry for our pathetic Foreign Affairs Minister who decided to behave like a child. It was a shame what they didm That warning we sent is not supported by the majority of the thinking population in Uruguay and hopefully our terrible government will be replaced soon se we won't have any more diplomatic blunders like these.
B: Stop sucking verga u dumb alcahuete
Alcahuete by Líber August 11, 2019
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alcagüete

1. A snitch, someone who gives away someone else in exchange for payment or favors.

2. A brown-noser, someone who curries favor from someone else by behaving obsequiously, fawning over someone else, a toady or sycophant.
Rosa Emilia es una alcagüete de Romero Barceló.
alcagüete by Loco Como Cabra May 15, 2009
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A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
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Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
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Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
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