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/Sounds like "FEE" (as in "feet") + "nyeh"/

Meaning

A small kid or mischievous child in Cuba. The tone shifts depending on context: it can be gently affectionate (a little rascal) or mildly dismissive (that brat). Either way, it is a very Cuban way to talk about children.

Examples

That little rascal won't sit still, he's breaking everything in the house.

When I was a kid I spent the whole day hanging around the Malecón.

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Regional synonyms

To feel an intense burning sensation in your mouth from eating something too spicy, that fiery feeling that spreads across your tongue and makes your eyes water. It's the Mexican trial by fire.