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/Sounds like "poon" (as in "pool") + "TEH" (as in "ten") + "roh" (as in "row")/

Meaning

In South American soccer, the winger: the player who runs the flanks and creates chances from the sides of the field. A great puntero has the speed and skill to beat defenders and deliver crosses that change a game.

Examples

The left winger had a great game and delivered three perfect crosses.

We need a winger who can beat his man, not one who trips over himself.

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Regional synonyms

Someone who goes around looking for a fight or acts tougher than they really are. Used across Latin America, the gallito is the group troublemaker who always wants to prove something. They posture hard but often back down the moment someone actually calls their bluff.