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carnal

kar-NAHLnoun
Spanish & ChicanoSoCalDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional

Definition

Brother, in the sense of a chosen brother or closest friend.

In simple English: A very close friend, like a brother.

Examples

  • That’s my carnal right there.

Usage notes

From the Spanish for "of the flesh" — it claims someone as blood family. Warm and serious.

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Track
Spanish & Chicano
Region
SoCal
Part of speech
noun

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