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    Tolom (en. Tolom)

    /toˈlom/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Deception or prank played on someone.
    They pulled a tolom on him and he fell for it completely.
    Le hicieron un tolom y se lo tragó completo.
    A mocking or confusing situation.
    The meeting turned into a total tolom.
    La reunión se convirtió en un tolom total.

    Etymology

    The origin of the term 'tolom' is uncertain, but it is believed to come from local dialects in Latin America.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pull a tolom
    To play a prank or deceive someone.
    hacer un tolom
    to be in a tolom
    To be in a complicated or confusing situation.
    estar en un tolom
    not to fall for the tolom
    Not to be deceived or not to fail in discerning the truth.
    no caer en el tolom

    Related Words

    trol
    A person who plays pranks or deceptions on the internet.
    trol
    prank
    An action done to provoke laughter or confusion.
    broma
    deception
    An action of making someone believe something that is not true.
    engaño

    Slang Meanings

    Heavy prank.
    That was a tolom that even I didn't see coming.
    Esa fue una tolom que ni yo me esperaba.
    Confusion generated by a misunderstanding.
    The misunderstanding turned into a tolom among friends.
    El malentendido se convirtió en un tolom entre los amigos.