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/Sounds like "deh" (as in "debt") + "HAHR" (as in "hard") + "plahn" (as in "plan") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

To stand someone up, or to fail to appear at a scheduled meeting or appointment without notice, is one of the most disrespectful things you can do.

Examples

He stood me up at the café for an hour.

Don't stand me up, if you can't make it, just let me know.

Regional synonyms

An important, powerful person with major style and presence in Puerto Rico. The cangri is the one who walks in and everyone turns to look, whether for their drip, their money, or their street rep.