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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEHR" (as in "set") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "ah" (as in "art") + "BYOHN"/

Meaning

In the Caribbean and Mexico, to set someone up, trick them by leading them into a situation that turns against them. The perfect setup, lured in and then caught.

Examples

They set him up with that fake offer.

Don't try to trap me with that story.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Tramoya

A cheap, stingy person who won't spend a dime even if their life depended on it. In Colombia, calling someone chichipato means they're the type to never chip in for group expenses and always find excuses to avoid paying. It can also describe something of poor quality or not worth the effort.