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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "ah" (as in "art") + "toh" (as in "toll") + "LEE" (as in "lead") + "toh" (as in "toll") + "KOHN" (as in "coat") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Mexico, to string someone along with small gestures and vague promises that never lead anywhere real. Keeping someone distracted and hopeful with scraps while deliberately avoiding giving them what they actually need or deserve.

Examples

He has been stringing me along for months about that raise.

Stop giving me false hope and just tell me the truth already.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Venezuela
Pastelear

Someone with an aggressive street attitude in Peru, acting tough, challenging people, and looking for trouble. "Achorao" comes from "choro" (thief or criminal) and describes someone who carries that street energy. In Lima, "no te pongas achorao" means calm down and stop acting like you want problems.