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

Meaning

In Mexico and Colombia, to accompany someone as their number two, to be their backup and support in a situation. The loyal wing person who has your back when you need it.

Examples

Can you back me up at that meeting? I'm nervous going in alone.

I'll be your backup so you don't have to go by yourself.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Bandera de Estados Unidos
Jale

In Mexico, tejocote refers to a small, hard, and sour winter fruit typically found during the Christmas season. However, colloquially, someone who is tejocote is stubborn, difficult to convince, and refuses to give in to anything.