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/Sounds like "moh" (as in "more") + "KEE" (as in "keep") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/

Meaning

A mild cold with lots of runny nose, a minor bug that doesn't knock you out but keeps you sniffling and annoyed for days. Not serious enough to stay home, but annoying enough to be miserable.

Examples

I've got a runny nose that won't go away.

The kid has a cold, been blowing his nose all week.

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Regional synonyms

In Ecuador, a close and trusted friend, someone who has been there through everything. Guate likely shares roots with the Mexican cuate (from Nahuatl coatl, meaning twin), both words pointing to a bond as tight as family.