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/Sounds like "fyeh" + "REE" (as in "reed") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

A young guy from the Argentine barrio with a street attitude, tough exterior, and a very specific style, usually involving a tracksuit and slicked-back hair. Think urban warrior with attitude.

Examples

The neighborhood kids were hanging out on the corner with their music blasting.

He dresses like a street kid but he's actually from a nice family.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Caifán
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de México
Ñero

In Argentina, to hype someone up or keep pushing them until they get excited enough to do something. The person who manijea plants ideas and builds up expectations until you are sold on a plan.