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/Sounds like "boh" (as in "boat") + "tee" (as in "tea") + "yeh" (as in "yes") + "REE" (as in "reed") + "ah" (as in "art")/

Meaning

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.

Examples

Stop by the bottle shop and grab some beers before you come over.

The corner shop closes at midnight on weekends.

Regional synonyms

A man who's completely whipped by his partner, who does everything she says without a peep and has zero independence. In Central America, it's a common insult between friends for the guy who lost all autonomy in his relationship.