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/Sounds like "PEH" (as in "pet" without "t") + "lah" (as in "lava")/
A beating, a harsh scolding, or a physical punishment usually given by a parent for misbehaving. It's the consequence every Latin American kid fears when they push their luck too far.
Example
"Mom gave him a beating for breaking the window."
"If you come home late you're getting it."
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/Sounds like "PEH" (as in "pet" without "t") + "lah" (as in "lava")/
A beating, a harsh scolding, or a physical punishment usually given by a parent for misbehaving. It's the consequence every Latin American kid fears when they push their luck too far.
Example
"Mom gave him a beating for breaking the window."
"If you come home late you're getting it."
Word family
Regional synonyms: