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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "KEE" (as in "keep") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

Cooked corn kernels served in a cup with mayo, chili powder, lime, and crumbled cheese on top. It's the ultimate Mexican street snack, cheap, flavorful, and perfectly addictive.

Examples

Get me some esquites with lots of chili and hot sauce.

The esquites from the lady on the corner are the best.

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Regional synonyms

Someone who exaggerates everything, imagines things that don't exist, or invents unreal scenarios. In Argentina, 'flashear' means to fantasize, and a flashero lives in their own movie.