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/Sounds like "bee" (as in "bee") + "RROH" + "meh" (as in "met")/

Meaning

A ballpoint pen in Argentina and Uruguay, named after the brand Birome, invented by Argentine László Bíró. Using this word instantly identifies you as Rioplatense.

Examples

Lend me a pen, I need to write something down.

I always lose my pens, I must have bought fifty this year.

Regional synonyms

A very warm Colombian expression meaning "go ahead" or "please, feel free." Reflects the hospitality and courtesy that Colombian culture is known for. You will hear it constantly when someone is granting permission or inviting you to do something, especially in Medellin and the coffee-growing region.