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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "father") + "SEHR" + "peeoh" + "HEE" (as in "he") + "toh" (as in "toe")/

To gently stroke someone's head or hair with your fingertips in a soothing, relaxing way. It's the most peaceful sensation in the world and an instant way to put someone to sleep.

Example

"Scratch my head a little, it helps me fall asleep."

"My mom used to do that to me when I was a kid."

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Regional synonyms:

Chile o pimiento picante en Sudamérica. Lo que en México llaman chile y en España pimiento, la especia que le da vida y sabor a toda la cocina latina.