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/Sounds like "LOHN" (as in "loan") + "cheh" (as in "check")/

Meaning

A light meal you bring to work or school in Mexico and Peru. From the English 'lunch', it's the snack your mom lovingly prepared every morning so you wouldn't go hungry away from home.

Examples

What'd you bring for lonche?

I forgot my lonche and had to buy food.

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Regional synonyms

In Honduras, to be very angry or in a foul mood. Andar birriado means walking around irritated, giving off "don't talk to me" energy.