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/Sounds like "MWEE" + "nah" (as in "nacho")/

Meaning

In Mexico, a silent, festering anger or resentment that someone swallows and carries inside, sometimes to the point of making themselves physically ill. More than just anger, it is bottled-up bitterness.

Examples

The scolding made him so angry he didn't even eat.

It's not worth stewing over something you can't fix.

Regional synonyms

Someone bold, daring, or gutsy who doesn't hesitate to take risks or speak their mind. In Mexico, calling someone aventado is usually a compliment, meaning they've got nerve and aren't afraid to go for it. It can also mean reckless depending on context, like a driver who cuts through traffic without caring.