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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

A hairstyle where the hair is pulled back and tied into a bun at the top or back of the head. In Mexico, doing a chongo is the go-to move for cooking, working out, or getting things done without hair getting in the way.