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/Sounds like "PLOO" (as in "plume") + "mah" (as in "mark")/

Meaning

A pen (ballpoint), the Mexican word for what Spain calls a "boli." The object most likely to be borrowed and never returned, and guaranteed to vanish the moment you need to sign something important. Used across Mexico for any ink writing instrument.

Examples

Lend me a pen, I need to sign something here.

My pen ran out of ink right in the middle of the exam.

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Regional synonyms

Venezuela's iconic green sauce made with avocado, cilantro, green pepper, and vinegar. The go-to condiment for arepas, grilled meats, and tequeños. Every Venezuelan family guards their own version like a state secret.