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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "koh" (as in "coat") + "hoh" (as in "hope") + "NAHR" (as in "nacho") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

In Spain, to get really scared: when intense fear suddenly hits you. Vulgar but completely normal in everyday casual Spanish speech.

Examples

He got acojonado when he heard the noise in the empty house.

Don't freak out, it's not that serious.

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Regional synonyms

Mexican slang for trapping or cornering someone into a bad deal or situation through deception or manipulation, leaving them no way out. Commonly used in work or business contexts when someone tricks you into signing something or taking on something you can't escape.