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/Sounds like "keh" (as in "kept") + "MAHR" (as in "mark") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

To study intensely for many hours straight, dedicating all your time to preparing for an exam. It's the academic grind where you sacrifice sleep, social life, and sanity.

Examples

I studied all weekend for the final exam.

We need to grind this week or we're gonna fail.

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Regional synonyms

A naturally bold, charming person who walks into any social situation with ease and is not afraid to start conversations or make moves. In Chile and Argentina, entrador also carries a flirtatious edge: someone who confidently approaches people they are attracted to. The kind of person who knows everyone by the end of the party.