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15 Funny Spanish Words That Will Make You Sound Like a Local
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Add a word/Sounds like "TAH" (as in "tar") + "kohs" (as in "coat") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "LEHN" (as in "let") + "gwah" (as in "Guam")/
Meaning
To get tongue-tied, stumble over your words because of shyness, nerves, or total surprise in Mexico. It's when your brain knows what to say but your mouth refuses to cooperate.
Examples
“He got tongue-tied when he talked to his crush.”
“I got all tongue-tied during the presentation and blanked out.”
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Meaning
To get tongue-tied, stumble over your words because of shyness, nerves, or total surprise in Mexico. It's when your brain knows what to say but your mouth refuses to cooperate.
Examples
“He got tongue-tied when he talked to his crush.”
“I got all tongue-tied during the presentation and blanked out.”
Regional synonyms
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Bolivian slang for a stingy, tight-fisted person who never wants to spend or share anything. Used among young people to call out someone who never chips in.