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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

In Spain, a colloquial and slightly humorous word for fear or nerves, especially before something intimidating. Like having the jitters or being scared stiff.