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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "fay" + "TAHR" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

In Mexico and Colombia, to rip someone off or overcharge them in an abusive way. Getting "shaved" means you paid way more than the real price.

Examples

At that market they totally ripped me off on the taxi price.

Watch out or they'll overcharge you if you buy without asking the price first.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Chile
Cogotear

Mexican expression of enthusiastic approval meaning incredible, awesome, or top quality. The short, youthful form of "de poca madre."