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/poh-nehr-seh chee-STOH-soh/

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.

Example

"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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Regional synonyms:

Falso, de mala calidad, pirata o que no es genuino. En Venezuela y Colombia se usa para describir productos, situaciones e incluso excusas que no convencen.