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/Sounds like "treh" (as in "tread") + "MEHN" (as in "met") + "doh" (as in "door") + "pah" (as in "park") + "KEH" (as in "kept") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

In Cuba, a big lie, an exaggerated story, or something hard to believe that someone tries to pass off as the truth. "Meter un paquete" means deceiving someone with a bloated, made-up account.

Examples

Don't try to feed me that nonsense, I know you too well.

What they told you is a complete lie, that's not how it happened.

Regional synonyms

The referee's whistle blast that signals the start, a stoppage, or the end of a soccer match. Used across the Spanish-speaking world for the sound that controls the game, and also informally for a tip-off or advance warning.