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/Sounds like "KWEHN" (as in "quest") + "toh" (as in "toll")/

Meaning

A lie, a made-up excuse, or an exaggerated story someone feeds you to justify their behavior or get away with something. Used widely from Mexico to Spain and the Caribbean whenever someone tries to spin a tale instead of telling the truth.

Examples

Do not come at me with stories, I know you showed up late.

Everything he told you was pure fiction so you would not get angry.

Regional synonyms

To be left hanging, unsupported, or abandoned in a situation, often when others have deserted or failed to provide assistance.