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/Sounds like "WEH" (as in "west") + "kah" (as in "car")/

Meaning

A small, cheap restaurant or food stall in Ecuador where you eat incredible food on a tight budget. These hidden gems are the gastronomic secrets that only locals know about, and they guard them jealously.

Examples

I know a spot that has the best fish stew in town.

The little food joints in Guayaquil are legendary.

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Regional synonyms

In Colombia, a mid-level insult you throw at a stranger, rival, or someone who has crossed you. The tone makes it clear there is no warmth here at all.