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/Sounds like "DEH" (as in "debt") + "PLAH" (as in "plan") + "noh" (as in "note")/

Meaning

Mexican expression meaning "definitely," "clearly," or "flat out," with no hedging or beating around the bush. Used to state something bluntly or to throw in the towel on a situation.

Examples

He's flat out not coming, it's already been two hours.

It's completely pointless arguing with you, let's just leave it.

Regional synonyms

To be boyfriend and girlfriend, to be in a formal romantic relationship in Chile, an exclusively Chilean word not used in any other country. It describes the official romantic stage where you introduce your polola or pololo to the family.