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/Sounds like "fehr" (as in "fence") + "NEHT" (as in "net")/

Meaning

A bitter Italian liqueur that Argentina adopted and mixed with Coca-Cola, turning it into the country's unofficial national drink. No hangout, pre-game, or asado in Argentina is complete without an ice-cold fernet con coca. People from Córdoba in particular are famous for drinking it in extraordinary quantities.

Examples

A fernet con coca to kick off the pre-game tonight.

People from Córdoba drink fernet like it's water, it's impressive.

Regional synonyms

In Colombia, a mid-level insult you throw at a stranger, rival, or someone who has crossed you. The tone makes it clear there is no warmth here at all.