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/Sounds like "moh" (as in "more") + "LOH" (as in "loan") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

A chaotic commotion, brawl, or mass disturbance when a large group gets worked up at once. In Mexico and Central America, a 'molote' breaks out fast and spreads faster, a fight at a party, a protest that turns physical, a market dispute that pulls in everyone nearby.

Examples

A brawl broke out at the concert and the show had to stop.

Don't go in there, there's a huge commotion going on.

Regional synonyms

To pick up a quick informal side job outside your regular work to earn extra cash in Venezuela. "Matar un tigre" is that one-off hustle that helps you make it through the month.