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/Sounds like "EER" (as in "eagle") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "fah" (as in "far") + "ROHL" (as in "row")/

Meaning

In Spain, to bluff or pretend to have more than you actually do, especially money, knowledge, or status. The person who goes de farol is all show and no substance.

Examples

He acts like he has a business when he's still living with his parents.

Don't front if you can't actually back it up.

Regional synonyms

An older woman, usually your mom or any lady of a certain age. In Argentina and Uruguay "jovata" can sound affectionate among friends but might come across as disrespectful with strangers depending on your tone. The word is the feminine form of "jovato," rioplatense slang for an old person.