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Add a word/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEHR" (as in "set") + "pyoh" + "HEE" (as in "he") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Meaning
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.
Examples
“Scratch my head a little, it helps me fall asleep.”
“My mom used to do that to me when I was a kid.”
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEHR" (as in "set") + "pyoh" + "HEE" (as in "he") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Meaning
To gently run your fingers through someone's hair in a slow, rhythmic way, like a light scalp massage. In Mexico there is no better sedative: the toughest person falls asleep within minutes. A small gesture of deep comfort and affection.
Examples
“I was doing the hair thing and he fell asleep before the second episode even started.”
“Back in school we would do it to each other during history class and nobody paid any attention.”
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Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEHR" (as in "set") + "pyoh" + "HEE" (as in "he") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Meaning
When someone runs their fingers gently through your hair and you melt into total relaxation. In Mexico, "hacer piojito" is the ultimate comfort move, named after the motion of checking for lice but with zero actual lice involved. Pure bliss, better than any meditation app.
Examples
“Do the hair thing on me while we watch the show, please.”
“My girlfriend did it and I was asleep in two minutes.”
Regional synonyms
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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEHR" (as in "set") + "pyoh" + "HEE" (as in "he") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Meaning
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.
Examples
“Scratch my head a little, it helps me fall asleep.”
“My mom used to do that to me when I was a kid.”
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEHR" (as in "set") + "pyoh" + "HEE" (as in "he") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Meaning
To gently run your fingers through someone's hair in a slow, rhythmic way, like a light scalp massage. In Mexico there is no better sedative: the toughest person falls asleep within minutes. A small gesture of deep comfort and affection.
Examples
“I was doing the hair thing and he fell asleep before the second episode even started.”
“Back in school we would do it to each other during history class and nobody paid any attention.”
Word family
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEHR" (as in "set") + "pyoh" + "HEE" (as in "he") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Meaning
When someone runs their fingers gently through your hair and you melt into total relaxation. In Mexico, "hacer piojito" is the ultimate comfort move, named after the motion of checking for lice but with zero actual lice involved. Pure bliss, better than any meditation app.
Examples
“Do the hair thing on me while we watch the show, please.”
“My girlfriend did it and I was asleep in two minutes.”
Regional synonyms
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