Mexican Humor
Understanding Mexican Humor: Why Mexicans Laugh at Everything
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Add a word/Sounds like "poh" (as in "port") + "NEHR" (as in "net") + "seh" (as in "set") + "chees" (as in "cheek") + "TOH" (as in "toll") + "soh" (as in "solo")/
Meaning
In Mexico, to try to be funny at the worst possible moment or to be overly clever with someone who has more authority. Trying to be funny with someone in a position of power usually backfires.
Examples
“He tried to be funny with the inspector and got fined double.”
“Don't try to be funny with me, this isn't a game.”
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Meaning
In Mexico, to try to be funny at the worst possible moment or to be overly clever with someone who has more authority. Trying to be funny with someone in a position of power usually backfires.
Examples
“He tried to be funny with the inspector and got fined double.”
“Don't try to be funny with me, this isn't a game.”
Regional synonyms
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Quedó
An Argentine exclamation meaning "done deal" or "all set." Said when something worked out perfectly or an agreement is sealed with no loose ends.