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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "TEH" (as in "ten") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

In Chile, a persistent and annoying person who won't take no for an answer and keeps pushing non-stop. From "catete" meaning a hand drill, with the idea of someone drilling through your patience.

Examples

Stop being so pushy, I already told you no.

That salesperson was unbearable, he wouldn't stop calling.

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Regional synonyms

Showing off, bragging, acting like you have more than you actually do. In Venezuela and Colombia, making aguaje is all show with no substance, faking wealth, power, or importance you don't have.