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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

To completely relax, disconnect from all worries, and simply flow with the moment. The Gen Z version of chilling out, existing without agenda, fully in the present.