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/Sounds like "poo" (as in "pool") + "YAHR" (as in "yard")/

Meaning

To poke, prod or needle someone with comments or actions, pushing their buttons until they react. In Central America puyar is deliberate provocation, the goal is a reaction.

Examples

He keeps needling me until I snap.

Stop poking me, I'm not in the mood.

Word family

A Panamanian adaptation of the English word "boy," used as a casual address between friends, like "bro" or "dude." Saying "Que xopa, buay?" is the classic way young Panamanians greet each other: relaxed, friendly, totally natural.