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/Sounds like "NYEH" + "ree" (as in "reed")/

Meaning

In Ecuador, a close friend or trusted buddy, someone from your group you can count on completely. Neighborhood youth slang for a ride-or-die kind of friend.

Examples

No worries, my ñeri will cover for me if I'm late.

We went out with the ñeris to play at the court on Saturday.

Regional synonyms

The attitude of someone who hoards information, places, or access to keep others from getting in. The jealous guardian of exclusivity who refuses to share what they know so they can feel special about it.