Ando reka... I've got a limp?

Question

Does anyone know the correct spelling of this word and if it is concerned grammatically correct or just slang? I heard it while a woman was limping, Mexican in ethnicity... Is it regionally used, if so by who?

Answer 1

Could it be a form of "renquear"? I have heard people talk about "andar renca".

Answer 2

The word is "renga". I don't know if "reka" is a word and if it's used in Mexico's slang. I'm from Argentina and I've never heard it.

Answer 3

Hi pilipina

You may have grabbed the wrong end of the stick as my post was not aimed at you. I was making a reference to a past post, albeit in a jocular fashion, where unnecessary "flagging" has occured. Please read my post on the thread below.

Unnecessary Flagging

Hence, it was even more confusing to me, as I had no idea what page you were on (I mean, what we were talking about). Thanks - pilipina, Feb 12, 2010

Answer 4

pilipina said

Apparently I spelled it wrong,

Wow, and you didn´t get flagged as "unclear or inaccurate". It would appear we are learning to use the flagging system responsibly at last.

Eddy, I am amazed an adminstrator would role model such etiquette. Really, if the discussion does not pertain to the subject, perhaps you should send a private message. - pilipina, Feb 12, 2010

In American society, sarcasm has become widely accepted in pop culture, but I would appreciate a more sincere discourse. - pilipina, Feb 12, 2010

Please read my post in relation to your comments. - Eddy, Feb 12, 2010

Answer 5

Apparently I spelled it wrong, "Ando renca" means. The definition is in the dic. People say it's like saying, "I'm lame", but the word actually refers to a dislocated hip, specifically, according to the definition given in Spanishdict. Thanks for the other option above, as well, she could also have said, "renga" which appears to be about the same thing, but for the hip or back.