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/Sounds like "peen" (as in "pea") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "byoh" + "LEEN" (as in "lead")/

Meaning

In Mexico, to make a rude hand gesture to mock someone or tell them to get lost. "Pintar violín" is the physical equivalent of giving someone the middle finger with a theatrical flair.

Examples

He gave the referee the finger and got ejected from the match.

He flipped me off from his car and drove away laughing.

Regional synonyms

To chicken out or lose your nerve at the critical moment when courage is exactly what's needed. In Colombia chiviarse is backing down when the situation demands you hold your ground and you just can't.