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/Sounds like "pee" (as in "pea") + "BOH" (as in "boat") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

In football, the defensive midfielder who protects the backline and organizes play from deep. The pivote does the dirty work that lets the more creative players shine. Without a solid pivote, the team struggles against any counterattack.

Examples

The pivote cut off five counterattacks in the first half alone.

Without their pivote, the team was total chaos.

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Regional synonyms

Tipsy, buzzed, someone who has had enough drinks that it is showing in their step and their words. In Venezuela, calling someone "chispa" points to the moment they have crossed the line from cheerful to visibly drunk.