adjective
General Slang
torcido
tor-SEE-doh · adjective · slang
Locked up / busted (Caló)
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In Chicano Caló, to be jailed or busted; 'lo torcieron' means 'they locked him up'.
“Anda torcido desde el mes pasado.”
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torcido In A Sentence
Anda torcido desde el mes pasado.
Origin & Usage
From 'torcer' (to twist/bend); Caló for imprisoned.
People Also Ask
What does 'torcido' mean in Caló?
In Chicano Caló it means jailed or busted; 'lo torcieron' means 'they locked him up'.
Where does 'torcido' come from?
It comes from the Spanish verb 'torcer' (to twist or bend), used figuratively for being imprisoned.
Does 'torcido' only mean locked up?
No — in standard Spanish 'torcido' literally means twisted or crooked; the 'jailed' sense is Chicano slang.
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