Antojitos
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Add a word/Sounds like "ehn" (as in "egg") + "chee" (as in "cheek") + "LAHR" (as in "lava") + "seh" (as in "set")/
Meaning
To feel an intense burning sensation in your mouth from eating something too spicy, that fiery feeling that spreads across your tongue and makes your eyes water. It's the Mexican trial by fire.
Examples
“I ate that salsa and my mouth is on fire.”
“If you can't handle spice, don't try the habanero.”
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/Sounds like "ehn" (as in "egg") + "chee" (as in "cheek") + "LAHR" (as in "lava") + "seh" (as in "set")/
Meaning
To feel an intense burning sensation in your mouth from eating something too spicy, that fiery feeling that spreads across your tongue and makes your eyes water. It's the Mexican trial by fire.
Examples
“I ate that salsa and my mouth is on fire.”
“If you can't handle spice, don't try the habanero.”
Word family
Regional synonyms
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