hacer el arrimón
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to stagger along walls
Cuando Pedro se fue de la fiesta, estaba totalmente ebrio. Lo vi alejarse, haciendo el arrimón, porque no podía mantener el equilibrio.When Pedro left the party, he was totally wasted. I saw him walk away, staggering along walls, because he couldn't keep his balance.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
2. (to grind up against someone)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. to rub up against someone
Un degenerado trató de hacerme el arrimón en el metro, y le di una trompada en la cara.A perv tried to rub up against me on the subway, and I punched him in the face.
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