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/Sounds like "meh" (as in "met") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

A rope or cord in Mexico and Central America, used for tying, pulling, or hanging things around the farm, house, or anywhere you need to secure something. The word comes from Nahuatl 'mecatl' and is deeply embedded in everyday rural and domestic vocabulary.

Examples

Tie the door shut with a rope.

I need a rope to hang the laundry.

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Regional synonyms

SMH

Bandera de México
Bandera de Argentina
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Short for "shaking my head," used to express disappointment, disbelief, or second-hand embarrassment. The digital equivalent of silently shaking your head at something.