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watchale
What does watchale mean?
Heads up — watch out. The hey-be-careful warning shout when something's about to go wrong or somebody's about to walk into a pole.
"Wáchale, there's a cop on the corner."
Origin
English 'watch' fused with Spanish imperative ending '-ale' (same '-le' that powers órale, ándale). A textbook border Spanglish hybrid.
Frequently asked questions
What does watchale mean?
Watchale is Tex-Mex Spanglish for 'watch out' or 'check this out.' It's used to grab someone's attention or warn them.
How do you use watchale in a sentence?
"Watchale, that car almost didn't stop!"
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