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/Sounds like "tee" (as in "tea") + "RAHR" (as in "rapper") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "yah" (as in "yard")/

Meaning

To crack a joke, tease, or mess with someone in a friendly way in Chile. It's the art of landing a funny comment to get a laugh or playfully rattle someone.

Examples

He always ribs us when we show up late.

I cracked a joke and she got mad, she didn't get it was all in good fun.

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Regional synonyms

In Chile, a shameless, pushy person who takes liberties nobody gave them and acts with total nerve. A patudo helps themselves to things without asking and takes advantage of situations without a second thought.