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/Sounds like "AHR" (as in "art") + "bee" (as in "bee") + "troh" (as in "troll")/

Meaning

The referee in a soccer match, the man in black who makes all the decisions and against whom fans unleash all their frustration. In Mexico, few words are shouted with more emotion in a stadium than this one. Every Mexican grew up yelling at the referee, whether watching on TV or live in the stands.

Examples

Referee, you're blind!

That ref is a robbery, he called everything against us!

Regional synonyms

An affectionate way to address a close friend in Mexico, short for 'hermano' (brother). It's the casual, warm greeting you use with your inner circle.