General
me la rayo
What does me la rayo mean?
A Pachuco/Caló affirmation swearing something is the truth.
"Me la rayo que yo no fui."
Origin
Chicano Caló oath expression.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'me la rayo' mean?
It's a Pachuco/Caló affirmation used to swear that something is the truth, like 'I swear it's true'.
Where does 'me la rayo' come from?
It's a Chicano Caló oath expression rooted in Pachuco street speech.
How do you use 'me la rayo'?
Use it to insist you're telling the truth, e.g. 'Me la rayo que es cierto' (I swear it's true).
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