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/Sounds like "TEH" (as in "ten") + "nees" (as in "knee")/

Meaning

Sneakers or athletic shoes for casual and sports use. In Mexico, 'tenis' is the universal word for any athletic footwear, regardless of brand, reflecting the importance and ubiquity of these comfortable and versatile shoes in the local culture and daily life.

Examples

I got some new Nike tenis for running.

I can't get into the club wearing tenis, I need dress shoes.

Regional synonyms

A perfect deal where everything goes right and you profit handsomely with minimal risk or effort. It's the kind of business transaction everyone dreams of but rarely achieves.