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/Sounds like "tee" (as in "tea") + "RAHR" (as in "rapper") + "PEEN" (as in "pea") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

To show off your outfit and dress sharp to impress in Colombia. The person who tira pinta heads out looking their best and making sure people notice.

Examples

He went out to tirar pinta in his new shirt.

That party is a chance to dress to impress, wear your best.

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/Sounds like "tee" (as in "tea") + "RAHR" (as in "rapper") + "PEEN" (as in "pea") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

To show off, flaunt what you have, and strut around proudly so everyone notices. It's that person who wants the world to see their new car, clothes, or whatever they're flexing.

Examples

He's been showing off his new car everywhere.

Don't flex if you bought everything on credit.

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To be alert, attentive, sharp, and ready to react in Venezuela and Colombia. When someone tells you 'ponte mosca,' they're telling you to open your eyes because something's about to go down.