"caray" meaning in Spanish

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Interjection

IPA: /kaˈɾai/, [kaˈɾai̯]
Rhymes: -ai Etymology: A euphemism of carajo. Compare Portuguese carai. Etymology templates: {{m|es|carajo}} carajo, {{cog|pt|carai}} Portuguese carai Head templates: {{head|es|interjections}} caray
  1. (euphemistic) crikey, wow, good heavens, golly, gosh, whoa, man, boy, blimey (expresses surprise, astonishment) Tags: euphemistic Categories (topical): Spanish minced oaths
    Sense id: en-caray-es-intj-XldP2DpX Disambiguation of Spanish minced oaths: 58 42 Categories (other): Spanish euphemisms, Spanish entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Spanish entries with incorrect language header: 72 28
  2. heck, darn, gee, shucks, hell, geez, jeez, dang (expresses disturbance, anger, frustration, annoyance)
    Sense id: en-caray-es-intj-TZl1x7uI

Download JSON data for caray meaning in Spanish (1.8kB)

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