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/Sounds like "oh" (as in "oh") + "behr" (as in "bed") + "TEE" (as in "tea") + "meh" (as in "met")/

Meaning

Chicano Spanglish for paid overtime hours at work, borrowed from English. Staying for "el overtime" is how you earn extra cash when rent is tight and the boss keeps you late.

Examples

I worked overtime all week just to cover rent.

The boss won't pay overtime even when we put in extra hours.

Regional synonyms

A person or relationship that constantly and systematically causes you emotional harm without you realizing it at first. Borrowed directly from English, it is now fully adopted across all Spanish-speaking countries, especially among younger generations on social media. When being with someone drains your energy, self-esteem, and peace instead of adding something positive.