General
jetón
What does jetón mean?
Fast asleep or knocked out; can also mean pouting/sour-faced.
"Llegué y ya estaba bien jetón en el sillón."
Origin
From 'jeta' (face/mug); to be face-down asleep.
Frequently asked questions
What does jetón mean?
It usually means fast asleep or knocked out, but it can also describe someone pouting or sour-faced.
Where does jetón come from?
It comes from 'jeta' (face or mug), with the image of being face-down and out cold.
How do you use jetón?
You use it for someone dead asleep, e.g. 'Llegué y ya estaba bien jetón en el sillón' — I got there and he was already sound asleep on the couch.
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