/a-mu-RAR/
To stand someone up — not showing up when you had plans without warning or explanation. In Argentina and Uruguay, being 'amurado' is the feeling of waiting for someone who isn't coming, eventually realizing they chose not to tell you they weren't. A specific, unpleasant experience.
"He stood me up and didn't even send a message."
"She got stood up at the restaurant and had to eat alone."
/a-mu-RAR/
To stand someone up — not showing up when you had plans without warning or explanation. In Argentina and Uruguay, being 'amurado' is the feeling of waiting for someone who isn't coming, eventually realizing they chose not to tell you they weren't. A specific, unpleasant experience.
"He stood me up and didn't even send a message."
"She got stood up at the restaurant and had to eat alone."