Karacho

German

Etymology

Early 20th century, from Spanish carajo (literally “penis”), which is used as a vulgar intensifier. At first attested in the sense “gallop, maximum speed of a rider”, hence probably a humorous substitution for dated Karriere (“gallop, career”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kaˈraxo/, [kaˈʁaχo]
  • Hyphenation: Ka‧ra‧cho
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Noun

Karacho n (strong, genitive Karachos, no plural)

  1. (informal, mostly after mit) high speed, strong and rapid force

Declension

Declension of Karacho [sg-only, neuter, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein das Karacho
genitive eines des Karachos
dative einem dem Karacho
accusative ein das Karacho

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