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/Sounds like "troh" (as in "troll") + "NAHR" (as in "nacho") + "LOHS" (as in "loan") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "dohs" (as in "door")/

Meaning

To snap one's fingers to get someone's attention or to signal that one wants something. This phrase is often used in informal settings, such as at a restaurant or in a social gathering.

Examples

He snapped his fingers at the waiter to get his attention.

Don't snap your fingers, just ask him politely.

Regional synonyms

A tiny bit or small amount in the Dominican Republic. The island's go-to word when you want just a little of something, said with that easygoing Caribbean softness. Think of it as the Dominican version of "just a smidge" or "a little bit."