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/Sounds like "NEH" (as in "net") + "keh" (as in "kept")/

Meaning

Strength, energy, physical vigor. In Mexico and Central America someone with neque has raw power and endurance, they can outwork anyone and still have gas left in the tank.

Examples

That guy is strong as an ox, pure raw power.

I don't have the energy for another lap.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de Venezuela
Empuje

To have it in for someone, to hold a quiet grudge and be constantly watching for any excuse to go after them. In Mexico, when someone "te trae entre ojos" they have you in their sights and everything you do gets scrutinized.