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/Sounds like the English word "trap" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To mop the floor with a wet cloth or mop in Mexico, the mandatory step that follows sweeping. To leave the floor shiny like a mirror so your mom doesn't scold you.

Examples

Mop the kitchen after sweeping.

The floor was spotless after mopping.

Regional synonyms

To cause a ruckus, noise, or scene. 'Jaleo' is commotion and disorder, and 'armar jaleo' means taking the chaos to a new level, loudly.