(lit. potatoes)
Ok, let's do it, let's go get it, chido
Papas is an unequivocal expression of agreement or consent.
- Vamos por unos taquitos ¿no? "¡Papas!
It can also mean closing the deal
- Nos fuimos a su casa y ¡papas!
Arguably, the term derives from pin, pon papas, saca la mano y escapas; a clapping game handy for succesive elimination. The game got popular in a satire of Superman in the iconic show: La Carabina de Ambrosio during the 70's.
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A phonetic derivation of "papas" that is nowadays a term in its own right is "Pápalo pa'l taco". Pápalo is a herb that grows around Mexico City that is used to spice barbacoa tacos.
ReplyDeleteSYNONYMS OF 'PAPAS':
ReplyDeleteAll of the following phrases, like 'Papas!', connote acceptance, affirmation, confirmation or a plain and simple 'you betcha!'.
* Zaz!
* Sale y vale! (acceptable, worthy and valuable)
* Ya 'stas carnal! (agreed dude)
* Juega! (game on!)
* Juega el pollo y se revuelca! (abso-fuckin'-lutely!)
In addition to the wide use of confirmation "papas" also has another widely used meaning:
ReplyDeleteVictor: Ya viste a la nueva secretaria?
Ernesto: CLARO! Tiene unas papas!!!
Victor: Have you seen our new assistant?
Ernesto: Of course! She has really big breasts!!!