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/Sounds like "POOL" (as in "pool") + "keh" (as in "kept")/

Meaning

A pre-Hispanic Mexican drink made from fermented maguey cactus with a thick texture and unique flavor. It's part of Mexico's history and it's trendy again at hipster pulquerías.

Examples

We went to a pulquería downtown to try flavored pulque.

Pine nut pulque is the best, you have to try it.

Regional synonyms

A loud scandal, uproar, or chaotic scene with lots of shouting in Mexico. A "borlote" breaks out when a situation turns noisy and out of control, whether it is a fight, a rowdy party, or a neighborhood dispute.