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Bandera de México

/Sounds like "mo" (as in "mocha") + "cha" (as in "cha-cha") + "teh"/

A direct request for someone to share, chip in, or fork over money for something. It's the Mexican way of saying "cough it up" or "do your part," whether it's splitting the bill, contributing to a group fund, or just being generous with food or drinks.

Example

"Móchate con unas pizzas, no seas codo. -> Chip in for some pizzas, don't be cheap."

"Ya móchate, todos cooperamos menos tú. -> Come on, chip in already, everyone contributed except you."

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Tienda de barrio que vende alimentos y productos básicos del día a día en Argentina y Chile. El dueño te conoce por nombre, te fía si andas corto y siempre tiene lo que necesitas.