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/Sounds like "BOO" (as in "boot") + "tee" (as in "tea")/

Meaning

A lot, a whole bunch, tons of something. Nicaragua's go-to intensifier for pumping up any noun or adjective. When a Nicaraguan says they have buti of something, they mean seriously a lot. It is casual, energetic, and one of the most recognizable markers of Nicaraguan speech.

Examples

Comí buti en la fiesta y quedé lleno.

I ate a ton at the party and was completely stuffed.

Hace buti calor hoy, no hay quien aguante.

It is way too hot today, nobody can stand it.

Regional synonyms

An Aymara-origin exclamation used by young Bolivians to get someone's attention or greet a friend casually, like saying "hey" or "yo" on the Altiplano.