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/Sounds like "pee" (as in "pea") + "TOH" (as in "toll") + "geh" (as in "get")/

Meaning

In Paraguay, an annoying, relentless nuisance who interrupts constantly, asks too many questions, or gets in the way without realizing it. A mild insult used in everyday conversation for that person you are always trying to avoid.

Examples

That pest didn't let me finish a single sentence in the whole meeting.

Stop being a nuisance and let me concentrate.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Venezuela
Bandera de Colombia
Ladilla

In Peru, someone who gets embarrassed easily, shrinks from attention, or plays dumb out of shyness. A paltón holds back from asking for what they want, speaking up, or joining in because they are too worried about looking silly or drawing attention to themselves.