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/Sounds like "bohr" (as in "boat") + "LOH" (as in "loan") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

A loud scandal, uproar, or chaotic scene with lots of shouting in Mexico. A "borlote" breaks out when a situation turns noisy and out of control, whether it is a fight, a rowdy party, or a neighborhood dispute.

Examples

A big commotion broke out outside the bar and the cops showed up.

So much noise in the street, you couldn't even sleep.

Regional synonyms

In Mexico, to go out drinking with friends, bar-hopping to have a good time. The classic end-of-week outing to blow off steam after work.