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/Sounds like the English word "front" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

In Puerto Rico, to front: showing off things you don't actually have to impress people. Someone who frontea lives for the image and the pose, with nothing real behind it.

Examples

Stop fronteando with that rental car.

He fronts on social media but real life is a different story.

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Regional synonyms

In Colombia, a kid or young person who still lacks experience or maturity. Can be said with genuine affection or as a gentle dig at someone who acts younger than their age in a situation that calls for more seriousness.