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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "poh" (as in "port") + "lee" (as in "lead") + "YAHR" (as in "yard")/

Meaning

To sleep deeply, especially for a long stretch or in an unexpected place. Buenos Aires lunfardo slang describing a sleep that is very hard to wake up from.

Examples

After the Sunday barbecue I crashed on the armchair for three hours.

He has been out cold since two in the afternoon and there is no waking him up.

Word family

In Venezuela, a full formal suit (jacket and matching trousers), worn to weddings, graduations, or any serious event. Having a good flux means you're ready for any formal occasion.