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/Sounds like "PROOF" (as in "proof")/

Meaning

In Panama, a youth expression to confirm that something is true or that a promise will be kept. Like saying "I swear" or "for real."

Examples

For real I was there, here's the photo to prove it.

I'll call you tomorrow, promise.

Regional synonyms

The gears of a manual transmission car, as used in Mexico. Saying you don't know how to "meter las velocidades" means you can't drive stick shift, which is increasingly common as automatic cars take over. For many older drivers, mastering the clutch was a rite of passage.