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    Guasa (en. Banter)

    /ˈɡwasa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A joke or jest made in a mocking tone.
    That story was pure guasa, don’t pay attention to it.
    Esa historia fue pura guasa, no le prestes atención.
    The quality of being playful or having a sense of humor.
    He always brings humor to the conversation.
    Siempre trae guasa a la conversación.

    Etymology

    Probably from the Andalusian term 'guasa', related to 'joke' or 'mockery'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to joke around
    To make a joke or mock something.
    hacer guasa
    to take something lightly
    Not to take a situation seriously.
    tomarse algo a guasa

    Related Words

    joke
    Action of making someone laugh with an action or remark.
    broma
    joke
    A brief saying intended to provoke laughter.
    chiste
    sarcasm
    Cutting irony used for criticism.
    sarcasmo

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it is used to refer to something that should not be taken seriously.
    That proposal sounds like a joke.
    Esa propuesta suena a guasa.
    Mocking attitude in serious situations.
    Don’t joke around, this is a serious matter.
    No hagas guasa, este es un asunto serio.