Brazil's Cachorro loucos

Brazil's Motoboy couriers deliver of a variety of objects such as pizza, fast-food, documents, payment receipts, etc. This profession is also known as “estafeta” (a type of messenger) in Portugal.

The Motoboys also have developed their own jargon – here are some examples:

Cachorro louco (crazy dog): feared motoboy that rides daringly through traffic and becomes a danger to himself and other motoboys.

Comprar chão ou comprar terreno (to buy ground or to buy land): to fall off the bike.

Sem terra (without land): someone that never had to ‘comprar chão’.

Corredor (hallway): the space between the cars through which the motoboys pass.

Via: Eyes on Brazil