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I use lots of slang terms when I whack my hand

I've noticed that on the website of a Mexican chain of DIY stores (Home Mart), the slang for a standard wall boxes is "chalupa".

Not making this up:

View here:
http://www.unimart.com.mx/tienda/articulo.php?UID=8f8fe850a62d0c9e6353dc01207c782&c a=118324

Anyone know what kind of box this is? I'm thinking masonry....but not familiar with plastic boxes at all.

[This message has been edited by SvenNYC (edited 07-04-2003).]

What???

thingys, doodars,doofas,them white things,the square looking thingyo's,them metal things that look like,them rubbish things we used last time?

I suppose its not slang but it is what i find myself saying when at wholesalers or on site!