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

Meaning

To psych yourself up way too much about something, turning it over in your head until the excitement becomes anxiety. In Argentina, "manijearse" means feeding your own hype or expectations until the nervousness takes over.

Examples

She hyped herself up all week about the trip and then it got canceled.

Don't get your hopes up about the new job until you've actually signed something.

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Regional synonyms

In Spain between close friends, a term of affection, surprise, or excitement when seeing someone you missed. Without any offensive intent, it expresses warmth and genuine emotion. The closer the friendship, the more freely it gets used.