Karacho

German

Etymology

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”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kaˈraxo/, [kaˈʁaχo]
  • Hyphenation: Ka‧ra‧cho
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Noun

Karacho n (strong, genitive Karachos, no plural)

  1. (informal, mostly after mit) high speed, strong and rapid force

Declension

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