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/Sounds like "mohn" (as in "more") + "toh" (as in "toll") + "NEH" (as in "net") + "roh" (as in "row")/

Meaning

In Argentina and Uruguay, someone who only acts tough or starts trouble when surrounded by their crew. Take away the group and the bravery vanishes completely. The pack warrior who would never say or do anything alone.

Examples

He only runs his mouth when he has backup, never alone.

He loves starting trouble but only in a group, classic pack warrior.

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Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Sacatón

To take forever on something simple, or to vanish and reappear much later than expected. In the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, whoever "se comió la luz" always has a vague excuse for how a quick errand turned into a two-hour disappearance.