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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEHR" (as in "set") + "seh" (as in "set") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "LOHN" (as in "loan") + "gees" (as in "geese")/

Meaning

In Spain, to deliberately act clueless and pretend you have no idea what is going on, in order to dodge responsibility or an uncomfortable situation. Similar to playing dumb, but with the added layer of actively performing the ignorance while everyone around you can tell you know perfectly well.

Examples

Cuando toca fregar los platos, se hace el longuis y desaparece.

Every time it's his turn to do the dishes, he suddenly plays dumb and disappears.

No te hagas el longuis con lo que te dije ayer.

Don't pretend you have no idea what I told you yesterday.

Hopelessly in love in Mexico, when someone has you completely whipped and you'd do anything for them. The enchulado loses all dignity and common sense, and their friends don't even bother anymore because all they think about is their crush.