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/Sounds like "meh" (as in "met") + "TEHR" (as in "ten") + "lah" (as in "lava") + "EHN" (as in "egg") + "KOOR" (as in "cool") + "bah" (as in "bar")/

Meaning

In Colombia, to unnecessarily complicate something that could have been simple and straightforward. The person who mete en curva adds obstacles, extra steps, or drama where none were needed.

Examples

It was a simple process and he complicated it with a million requirements.

Do not overcomplicate it, just sign and you are done.

Word family

In the Caribbean (Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic), an annoying, clingy person who won't leave even when unwanted. A pegao doesn't read the hints and sticks around no matter how many cold shoulders they get.