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compadrear

To talk or act so as to make others feel inferior and show oneself superior.† compadrear: Dictionary label: Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Origin: From compadre plus the verb suffix -ar.† compadrear appears in the lyrics of Yo soy el tango.†

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Glossary meaning1

Glossary meaning To talk or act so as to make others feel inferior and show oneself superior

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Dictionary label: Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

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Origin: From compadre plus the verb suffix -ar

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Used in lyric1

Used in lyric Yo soy el tango

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