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/Sounds like "ahr" (as in "art") + "MAHR" (as in "mark") + "BROHN" (as in "bro") + "kah" (as in "car")/

Meaning

In Argentina and other countries, to provoke a scandal, a conflict, or a fight where it didn't need to be. The person who 'stirs up trouble' always has an excuse ready. This expression conveys a sense of unnecessary drama and confrontation, often stemming from a desire for attention or to create chaos.

Examples

They arrived at the meeting to stir up trouble without any reason.

Don't stir up trouble now that everything was calm.

Word family

To be hungover, feeling physically wrecked after a night of drinking. In Mexico, 'estar crudo' is the hell of the next day: headache, nausea, and regret.