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/Sounds like "TEE" (as in "tea") + "ah" (as in "art")/

Meaning

An informal Spanish way to address a woman or female friend, regardless of any actual family relation. It's as universal and common in Spain as wey is in Mexico, used with friends, acquaintances, and even strangers.

Examples

Tía, what's the plan for tonight?

Tía! I can't believe it, did that really happen?

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Regional synonyms

Something that is crooked, uneven, or off-kilter in Mexico. Can describe a physical object that is not straight or aligned, or something that is just not working right.