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/Sounds like "tee" (as in "tea") + "LEE" (as in "lead") + "cheh" (as in "check")/

Meaning

Junk, old stuff, or random clutter that is just taking up space. In Mexico, tiliches are all those objects you accumulate but never actually use. It is the kind of thing you find at a tianguis (street market) for practically nothing and probably should not buy.

Examples

Your room is full of junk, clean it up already.

Stop buying junk at the street market, it doesn't even fit in the storage room.

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Regional synonyms

To cause total chaos or a spectacular mess that quickly spirals out of control. Used in Mexico, Argentina, and Uruguay for both starting a conflict and creating the kind of confusion that is nearly impossible to clean up. The person who arma el despelote often has a natural talent for spectacular disorder.