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A fainting spell, fit, or physical collapse caused by a sudden shock, intense emotion, or a medical crisis like a heart attack (it often describes a sudden, dramatic reaction to stress or bad news).
My aunt had a huge Yeyo when she found out her daughter was screwing around until she got knocked up.
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A feeling of dizziness, fainting, or physical collapse caused by high altitude and the lack of oxygen in mountain regions. (This is a common way to describe altitude sickness in the Colombian Andes).
As soon as we reached the high moor I got a hell of a yeyo and had to sit down because I was blacking out from the altitude.
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A sudden dizzy spell or fainting fit, usually triggered by a shock, bad news, or a drop in blood pressure. It refers to the feeling that you are about to pass out or collapse unexpectedly.
Grandma almost had a yeyo when she saw that the dog had eaten the whole cake off the table.
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An adjective used to describe objects, clothing, or places that are luxurious, posh, or look expensive. It is used to point out that something has a lot of class or projects high status.
That watch the boss was wearing looked really yeyo, I bet it cost him a fortune.
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A common nickname used in the Mexicali region for someone named Esiderio. It is the standard diminutive used among family and friends to shorten the name.
Tell Yeyo that his cousins from California are already here so he comes over to the get-together.
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A common, affectionate nickname used in Mexico for people named Diego, Sergio, Rogelio, or Aurelio. It is an informal way to refer to these individuals among family or close friends.
Tell Yeyo we are heading to the stadium now, to see if Sergio is ready.
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A sudden, vague health episode or fainting spell serious enough to require medicine, a doctor visit, or time off from work or school. It describes anything from a dizzy spell to a minor collapse (often used as a synonym for patatus).
Make some tea for Dona Maria, she just had a yeyo.
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1. An obsession or fixation, usually regarding a romantic interest. 2. A sudden physical or emotional reaction to a shock or a health condition, such as a fainting spell or an anxiety attack (similar to a 'patatu' or a 'fit').
1. Pepito has a yeyo with Maria and won't let her live in peace: he calls her and visits her all the time. 2. After the verdict, the defendant's mother had a yeyo when she heard the sentence.
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A Dominican idiom for a sudden spell of dizziness, lightheadedness, or a fainting fit. It describes a medical episode where a person might lose consciousness and need to be rushed to a doctor or revived with home remedies like rubbing alcohol (mentholated alcohol is a common household remedy in the Caribbean). The term often carries a social connotation: a yeyo is seen as an ailment of the common people, whereas the wealthy are said to suffer from formal medical conditions like arrhythmias.
Note, during a yeyo there is always someone to catch you so you do not fall, and it is that same person who yells, she got sick! The use of this word is related to economic status: a rich person does not get a yeyo, they get an arrhythmia, a heart attack, and so on. In the case of women, a yeyo without an obvious cause puts their personal life in question, like, Careful, maybe she is pregnant? or, It is that man making her suffer, etc.
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A sudden fainting spell, dizzy fit, or loss of consciousness.
I had a yeyo. I feel like I am going to have a yeyo.
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A sudden dizzy spell, fainting fit, or bout of lightheadedness (often attributed to heat, low blood sugar, or a sudden emotional shock).
He had an accident because he got a yeyo.
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A fictional, extremely gullible person who would fall for any trick or scam. It is used as a response when someone tries to deceive you or treat you like a fool, suggesting they should go find this imaginary sucker instead of trying to play you.
That radio you are trying to sell me doesn't even turn on, so do me a favor and go offer it to yeyo instead.
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Coke. (Note: Though listed for Spain, the use of terms like guita for money and the verb form tenes are specific to Argentina and Uruguay.)
Dealer: Do you have the cash? I have the yeyo.
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