Community

Your word isn't here yet

Join Hablaaa and add the expression no one else has documented.

/Sounds like "pahr" (as in "park") + "TEER" (as in "tea") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "KEH" (as in "kept") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

To do something embarrassing or ridiculous in front of others. In Mexico and Central America, it describes the awkward moment someone experiences.

Examples

They really messed up when they got the name wrong during the presentation.

Don't embarrass yourself, speak calmly.

Regional synonyms

Marijuana, weed, or cannabis, one of the oldest terms in Mexican slang for the plant. 'Yesca' predates most modern vocabulary and comes from the word for tinder or kindling, dried plant material that catches fire easily. Still used, especially by older generations.