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/Sounds like 'AH-seh el lohn-GWEE'/

Pretending to be unaware or uninformed about something to avoid getting involved or committed to a situation, often with a straight face. This behavior is commonly seen in someone who wants to steer clear of trouble or responsibility.

Example

"He pretended to be clueless when they asked him about the money he owed."

"Don't play dumb, we all saw what you did."

Regional synonyms:

No tener ningún interés, importarle absolutamente nada algo o alguien en Chile. Transmite indiferencia total y despreocupación máxima: cuando estás ni ahí, ni te enteras ni te importa lo que pase.