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Bocachancla

Big mouth, talks too much nonsense

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Example

Eres un bocachancla, macho: no tenías que soltarlo delante de todos.

When to use it

At a dinner, someone reveals a secret pregnancy before the couple has announced it, and you mutter this about them.

What it means

Literally, it combines "boca" (mouth) and "chancla" (flip-flop), like someone's mouth is a sandal.
In practice, it means a person who talks too much, blurts things out, and says nonsense or embarrassing stuff-like they can't control what comes out. It's a humorous insult, often used with friends or in family contexts, not necessarily super aggressive. It's especially common in Spain and has that playful, schoolyard vibe.

Don't confuse it with

"Bocachancla" does not mean a show-off, a coward, a party pooper. It specifically means "Big mouth, talks too much nonsense".

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