South America
Coshco
Hit to the head
Achicopalado
Feeling low depressed or sad
يهطل yahtil
Drooling
The clap
Gonorrhea, some say that this is based on the French “clapier”, meaning brothel. Others suggest that it is based on the somewhat outdated treatment for the clap in men. This treatment involved ridding pus caused by clapping the hands on it.
Chilango/cachanillas
What some call people from Mexico D.F./ Tijuana
Shola
Cabeza
Chichón
Raised bump usually on the head
انهز بدني
Ainhaz badany
I was very upset
The clam
This is based on the name of the disease and is also considered something of a play on words
Cartrachos
What some call people from Honduras
Chunto
Chompipe pavo turkey
Patatús
Scare takes you by surprise normally goes away with a bit of tea
فتت بالحيط Fatat bialhayt
Feeling dizzy and lightheaded
The gift that keeps on giving
This is in reference to the repeated outbreaks and the fact that the virus stays with you for life.
Chapines
What some call people from Guatemala
Asientos
Diarrhea
ñañaras
Momentary bad health caused usually by a paranormal scare, can include pale skin, low BP, chills and loss of appetite
ماشي Mashi
I am Walking
OK
Not OK (Arabic Yemeni dialect)
Crabs
A reference to what the lice look like. They have a crab-like appearance and are sometimes called crab-lice
ticos
What some call people from Costa Ricans
Canilla
Pierna leg
Acongojarse
Tired fatigued sometimes after patatús especially for the elderly
اسمع من عيوني Asmae min euyuni
I am very congested and it is very difficult for me to hear.
The pox
This is in reference to the rash it cause or the great imitator.” This is a more old-fashioned term and it referenced the fact that the disease can appear to be similar to a range of other diseases.
Praiense
What some call people from capo verde