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Add a word/Sounds like "WEH" (as in "west") + "bah" (as in "bar")/
Meaning
Extreme laziness, total lack of motivation, or zero desire to do absolutely anything that requires effort. In Mexico and Chile, it's that state where even getting off the couch feels like climbing a mountain.
Examples
“I really don't feel like going to work today, I'd rather stay in bed.”
“He's so lazy he won't even get up to eat.”
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/Sounds like "WEH" (as in "west") + "bah" (as in "bar")/
Meaning
Extreme laziness, total lack of motivation, or zero desire to do absolutely anything that requires effort. In Mexico and Chile, it's that state where even getting off the couch feels like climbing a mountain.
Examples
“I really don't feel like going to work today, I'd rather stay in bed.”
“He's so lazy he won't even get up to eat.”
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Pirobo
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.