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/Sounds like "ehm" (as in "egg") + "boh" (as in "boat") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

Drunk or noticeably tipsy: past the point of sobriety but still functioning. Used in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua for someone who has had several drinks and it shows in how they talk and move.

Examples

He showed up to the party already drunk and started talking to absolutely everyone.

Don't drive like that, just sleep here tonight.

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Regional synonyms

A treacherous friend who makes moves on his buddy's girlfriend or ex. The chapulín (literally "grasshopper") acts loyal and friendly to your face while sliding into your girl's DMs behind your back. In Mexico, being called a chapulín is one of the worst accusations in the bro code because it implies a calculated betrayal from inside the circle.