Carajo

/kɑːˈrɑːhoʊ/ interjection, noun

Definition

A Spanish exclamation of surprise, anger, or emphasis; also can refer to the penis (crude term).

Etymology

From Spanish slang, possibly related to 'carajal' or other Iberian terms. The exact origin is debated, but it's been used in Spanish-speaking cultures for centuries as an intensifier.

Kelly Says

This word reveals how languages use different body parts as curse words—Spanish chose this one while English chose others, showing culture shapes even our profanity.

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