General
torcido
What does torcido mean?
In Chicano Caló, to be jailed or busted; 'lo torcieron' means 'they locked him up'.
"Anda torcido desde el mes pasado."
Origin
From 'torcer' (to twist/bend); Caló for imprisoned.
Frequently asked questions
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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