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/Sounds like "peh" (as in "pet") + "GAHR" (as in "garden") + "seh" (as in "set") + "OON" (as in "Uber") + "oh" (as in "oh") + "meh" (as in "met") + "NAH" (as in "nacho") + "heh" (as in "help")/

Meaning

To treat yourself to something indulgent, usually a big fancy meal or drinks with no restraint. In Spain it's the fun way of saying you're giving yourself a real treat.

Examples

We treated ourselves to a big blowout dinner at the steakhouse this weekend.

After passing my exams I rewarded myself with a massive pizza feast.

Regional synonyms

In Cuba, "la yuma" means the United States or abroad, and going there represents the dream of emigrating to build a better life. A deeply loaded phrase tied to Cuban migration.