General
wacha
What does wacha mean?
Chicano command meaning 'look' or 'check this out'; also spelled 'güacha.'
"Wacha, ese carro está bien chido."
Origin
Chicano Spanglish, from English 'watch.'
Frequently asked questions
What does 'wacha' mean?
It's a Chicano command meaning 'look!' or 'check this out!'
Where does 'wacha' come from?
It's Chicano Spanglish, borrowed from the English verb 'watch' and Hispanicized in spelling.
How do you use 'wacha'?
Use it to point something out, e.g. 'Wacha, ese carro está bien chido' ('Look, that car is really cool').
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