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/Sounds like "tee" (as in "tea") + "RAHR" (as in "rapper") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "nyah" (as in "Nyan")/

Meaning

In Spain, to flirt with someone or make a move using charming words and wit, like casting a fishing line to see if they take the bait. You throw out your best jokes and compliments and watch if the other person bites.

Examples

He tried to flirt with her all night but she completely ignored him.

He's been throwing out lines at me for a while and honestly I don't know what to do.

Regional synonyms

A fresh aromatic herb essential in Mexican and Latin cooking that has famously divided humanity into two camps: those who love it and put it on absolutely everything, and those who think it tastes like soap and pick it out of every single dish.