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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "reh" (as in "red") + "peh" (as in "pet") + "LOOS" (as in "loop")/

Meaning

In Spain, a shudder of disgust or unease triggered by something gross or creepy. Similar to dar grima, it's that involuntary skin-crawling feeling you just can't shake.

Examples

Spiders give me a horrible repelús.

Just thinking about it gives me the creeps.

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Regional synonyms

Someone who resells scarce or regulated products at inflated prices in Venezuela, profiting from shortages. The term was born during the economic crisis and became part of everyday speech.