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/Sounds like "pee" (as in "pea") + "TAHR" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

To smoke in Mexico and Guatemala. Casual, no-frills verb for the act of smoking a cigarette or anything smokeable. It also gets used in informal contexts for smoking weed. If someone steps outside every hour at the office, they pitan.

Examples

He steps outside to smoke every hour during work.

Can I smoke here or do I have to go outside?

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Regional synonyms

A traditional Andean wool garment that drapes over the shoulders and covers the body. In Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador, the poncho is far more than outerwear: it is a symbol of cultural identity and highland pride, often woven with regional patterns that carry deep meaning.