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/Sounds like "teh" (as in "ten") + "NEHR" (as in "net") + "MOO" (as in "moon") + "chohs" (as in "chose") + "WEH" (as in "west") + "bohs" (as in "boat")/

Meaning

In Spain and Latin America, to have enormous courage or audacity, the boldness to do something that most people would never dare. Can also describe incredible nerve when someone goes too far.

Examples

You need serious guts to start a company at twenty with no savings.

That guy has some nerve asking for a raise after missing his targets.

Regional synonyms

A shop that makes and sells tortas, those generous Mexican sandwiches stuffed with breaded meat, ham, cheese, avocado, and whatever else fits between two crusty rolls. Every neighborhood has its go-to spot where the tortas are cheap, massive, and legendary.