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/Sounds like "ehn" (as in "egg") + "rah" (as in "rapper") + "toh" (as in "toll") + "NAH" (as in "nacho") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

A Venezuelan hangover state after too much drinking the night before. "Amanecí enratonado" means I woke up with a splitting head. Comes from the "ratón" (mouse) that gets you after too many drinks, a Venezuelan-specific expression. Cured with chicken soup, hogao, coconut water, and sleeping until 2 pm. A daily word on Sunday mornings in Venezuela.

Examples

I woke up with a killer hangover.

I cured my hangover with soup.

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Regional synonyms

In Colombia, an older man you respect and feel affection for. Does not have to be a relative: any elder from the neighborhood or community qualifies. The cucho is a fixture of the block, usually with stories and wisdom to offer.