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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "tah" (as in "tar") + "FAHR" (as in "far")/

Meaning

To deceive someone into giving up money or goods through elaborate, convincing lies. It's theft disguised as legitimate business that leaves you broke and with a painful life lesson.

Examples

They scammed me with a phone that didn't work.

Watch out for people who scam online.

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Regional synonyms

Completely wiped out, lethargic, with zero energy or motivation to move. Like a ripe banana that has gone soft. In Spain, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Venezuela the heat or a slow day can leave you thoroughly "aplatanado" on the couch.