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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "NYOHN" (as in "onion")/

Meaning

Mexican expression meaning something is very hard, intense, or impressive depending on context. Estar cañón can describe a tough challenge or something genuinely remarkable.

Examples

Traffic is brutal today, I'm not moving at all.

That kid plays drums incredibly well, he's a beast.

Regional synonyms

A joke, prank, or witty remark thrown into conversation to get a laugh in Chile. Tirar una talla means dropping a funny line at just the right moment.