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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "kah" (as in "car") + "choo" (as in "choose") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "seh" (as in "set")/
In Bolivia, to shrink away in embarrassment or intimidation, becoming smaller in the face of a situation or person that generates fear. The person who does this wishes they could become invisible to avoid the uncomfortable situation.
“He shrank away when the boss gave him a dirty look in the meeting.”
“Don't shrink away, defend your point.”
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In Bolivia, to shrink away in embarrassment or intimidation, becoming smaller in the face of a situation or person that generates fear. The person who does this wishes they could become invisible to avoid the uncomfortable situation.
“He shrank away when the boss gave him a dirty look in the meeting.”
“Don't shrink away, defend your point.”
Nica
A Nicaraguan, someone from Nicaragua. It's the short, informal, affectionate way to refer to someone from that country, used proudly by Nicaraguans themselves and everyone in Central America.