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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "rroo" + "GAHR" (as in "garden")/

Meaning

In Colombia, to chicken out and back down at the last minute when facing a challenge or commitment. Someone who arruga promises to step up but crumbles when the moment arrives.

Examples

He was going to confront him but chickened out at the last second.

Don't back down, we're doing this together.

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Regional synonyms

A light meal you bring to work or school in Mexico and Peru. From the English 'lunch', it's the snack your mom lovingly prepared every morning so you wouldn't go hungry away from home.