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/Sounds like "NYAH" (as in "Nyan") + "meh" (as in "met")/

Meaning

A dim-witted or naive person who does not pick up on things easily and can be fooled without much effort. Used in the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. Can be affectionate among close friends or a genuine mild insult depending on tone. The word comes from the ñame root vegetable, humble, dense, and starchy.

Examples

Don't be a dummy and actually understand what I am telling you.

That guy does not even know his own schedule, someone has to remind him of everything.

Regional synonyms

A young working-class Spanish woman with a very specific aesthetic: super-straight hair, long nails, tight clothes, lots of makeup, and an attitude. Like 'cani' but specifically female, a social type that's mocked by some and celebrated by others.