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

Meaning

To punch someone or get into a fistfight. When an argument stops being verbal and fists start flying, that's trompearse. The word comes from "trompa," slang for mouth or face. Common in Mexico and Central America for any brawl or physical scuffle.

Examples

They started throwing punches right outside the club.

If he keeps pushing people's buttons, someone's going to clock him.

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Regional synonyms

In Uruguay, to ask someone for a quick favor or to cover for you. An everyday expression in Rioplatense youth slang for asking a friend to help you out.