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/ko-REHR lah BO-lah/

To spread a rumor, pass gossip along from person to person until it takes on a life of its own. In the Caribbean and Central America correr la bola is the original viral information loop.

Example

"Someone spread a rumor that they're closing the school."

"Don't spread rumors — you don't even know if it's true."

Word family
Regional synonyms:

Persona agresiva, ruda o difícil de tratar que intimida a los demás con su actitud. En México 'ser bronco' significa tener mal genio y poco tacto social.