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/Sounds like "LEE" (as in "lead") + "mee" (as in "me") + "tehs" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

Emotional or behavioral boundaries that one establishes to protect their well-being. The key word in all modern therapy.

Examples

Learn to set limits, not everyone respects them.

They established clear boundaries and their life improved a lot.

Regional synonyms

In Uruguay, a lighthearted insult for someone who is naive, clueless, or does absurd things without realizing it. It is a mild, almost affectionate jab among friends, similar to calling someone a goofball.