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/Sounds like the English word "jail" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

In Bolivia, to act snobbish, show off, or hang out in upscale settings with wealthy crowds. A verb derived from jailón, used among young people with a mocking tone.

Examples

He went off to jailear in the fancy neighborhood and came back thinking he was all that.

Stop jailearing and chip in for the group like everyone else.

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Regional synonyms

Great, amazing, spectacular, or excellent in Argentina and Uruguay. When something strikes you as bárbaro, you're expressing peak enthusiasm, it's the ultimate stamp of approval for any situation.