General
pichar
What does pichar mean?
To pay for someone else's food or drinks; 'yo picho' means 'it's on me'.
"Yo te los picho, no te preocupes."
Origin
From English 'to pitch (in)'; northern Mexican slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'pichar' mean?
In northern Mexican slang it means to treat someone or pay their way; 'yo picho' means 'it's on me'.
Where does 'pichar' come from?
It's a Spanglish borrowing from English 'to pitch (in)'.
How do you use 'pichar'?
You say 'yo te lo picho' to mean 'I'll cover it for you' or 'it's my treat'.
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