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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "tahs" (as in "tar") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

A greedy person who eats too much or wants to keep everything for themselves without sharing. In Mexico, 'atascado' is the glutton who leaves nothing for anyone else.

Examples

Don't be atascado, leave some food for everyone else.

He's super atascado with money, wants it all for himself.

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Regional synonyms

Very angry, furious, about to explode with rage. In Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador, being arrecho means you're absolutely livid and everyone should stay out of your way.