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/Sounds like "DEH" (as in "debt") + "HAH" (as in "hard") + "pee" (as in "pea")/

Meaning

In Uruguay, to be happy, in a good mood, or having a great time. Borrowed from English "happy" and adapted into Rioplatense youth slang. Used to describe a positive state or a fun moment.

Examples

We had a great time all night, it was one of the best get-togethers.

He's been in great spirits ever since he passed all his classes.

Regional synonyms

Extraordinary, awe-inspiring, well beyond what was expected. A formal Spanish word that in Mexico and Guatemala also slips into everyday conversation to describe something that genuinely surpasses expectations in scale, quality, or impact.