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/Sounds like "peh" (as in "pet") + "lah" (as in "lava") + "EE" (as in "eagle") + "toh" (as in "toll")/

Meaning

In Colombia, a little kid or very young boy, said with affection. The diminutive of "pelado" (young person), softened even further into something tender and fond.

Examples

That kid is already playing in the first division.

Kids nowadays know technology like nobody else.

Regional synonyms

Suffering from withdrawal symptoms, especially from drugs, but also from anything that is deeply missed. The withdrawal symptoms are painful and can be overwhelming, affecting daily life and mood.