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/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "nah" (as in "nacho")/

Meaning

A large cargo truck or heavy transport vehicle in the Dominican Republic. Can also describe figuratively anything that is massive, heavy, and hard to move out of the way.

Examples

That big truck blocked the entire street with its load and no cars could get through.

He arrived with a truck loaded with construction materials.

Regional synonyms

To gossip, stir up drama, or talk about other people's business behind their backs. In Chile, 'cahuinear' is the classic behavior of someone who collects secrets and spreads them strategically. The person who cahuinea is never innocent, they always know exactly what they're doing.