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/Sounds like "boos" (as in "boot") + "KAHR" (as in "car") + "LAHS" (as in "lava") + "kohs" (as in "coat") + "KEE" (as in "keep") + "yahs" (as in "yard")/

Meaning

To deliberately provoke someone, poke and prod until they react. In Spain, buscar las cosquillas (looking for the tickles) is a vivid image for pushing someone's buttons, testing their patience and knowing exactly which nerves to hit.

Examples

Te está buscando las cosquillas para que te enfades.

He's poking at you on purpose to get you angry.

If you keep pushing my buttons, you're not going to like what happens.

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Regional synonyms

Simple fried dough made with flour, fat, and salt, a beloved comfort food in Uruguay and Argentina. Deeply tied to rainy days: tradition says when it rains, you make tortas fritas. Served with dulce de leche or sugar, they carry enormous nostalgia for anyone who grew up along the Rio de la Plata.