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/Sounds like "seh" (as in "set") + "BEE" (as in "bee") + "cheh" (as in "check")/

Meaning

A raw fish dish marinated in lime juice that's Peru's national pride, though half the continent makes their own version. Peru and Ecuador have been fighting forever over who invented it.

Examples

We went to a Peruvian restaurant and ordered the mixed ceviche.

Nothing beats a fresh ceviche at the beach.

Regional synonyms

A Spanish expression for someone who absolutely refuses to work, not even lifting a finger. The imagery comes from rowing: not giving a single stroke means not moving at all. Always used in the negative, always with a tone of reproach.