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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "sah" (as in "salsa") + "RAH" (as in "rapper") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

Nervous, frightened, or surprised by something unexpected, often with a look of shock or bewilderment. This person may be taken aback and unsure of how to react.

Examples

He arrived all shaken up, saying that someone had broken into his house.

He was left stunned when they gave him the award without warning.

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Regional synonyms

A Chilean shop dedicated to selling alcoholic beverages to take away, like a liquor store or bottle shop. The botillería is the mandatory stop before any gathering. There is one on practically every block in Chilean cities, often open late on weekends.