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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "GEE" (as in "geese") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

A sudden wave of sadness or low mood that hits out of nowhere and leaves you with zero motivation. In Mexico, "agüite" is that Sunday-night slump or any unexpected emotional dip that drains your energy.

Examples

I got hit with the worst wave of sadness when I saw I hadn't been invited.

That Sunday night funk before the week starts is the worst.

Regional synonyms

Money in general, the most tango-flavored, lunfardo way to talk about cash in Argentina and Uruguay. Born in the barrios of Buenos Aires and still alive in everyday speech.