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Cantinflear

"Cantinflear" is a word that comes from a famous Mexican comedian named Cantinflas. He was very good at talking and making jokes in a way that confused people, and they didn't really understand what he was saying. When people say "cantinflear" they mean to talk in a way that is confusing and difficult to understand. It's kind of like when a grown-up uses big words that you don't know yet and you get confused.
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