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

Meaning

To dribble past opponents with skillful, elegant moves while carrying the ball in soccer. It's the South American art of humiliating defenders with your feet.

Examples

He dribbled past three defenders and scored an incredible goal.

That kid dribbles like Messi, nobody can stop him.

Regional synonyms

In Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile, to be far inferior to someone or something in quality, level, or ability. Used to say someone does not even come close to the standard being compared against.