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/Sounds like "ehm" (as in "egg") + "poo" (as in "pool") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

To get extremely angry in Colombia and Mexico, reaching a fury level where you can no longer hide or control your rage. When someone se emputa, everyone around them notices and it's best to give them space.

Examples

He got emputado when they cancelled his flight.

Don't get emputado over that, it's not worth it.

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Regional synonyms

In Mexico, a fawning yes-man who flatters bosses and superiors shamelessly to get favors or promotions. A lambón crawls for anyone in power with no shame.