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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "FEH" (as in "fence")/

Meaning

The color brown in Mexico, named after coffee because that's what brown looks like. While other countries say 'marrón,' Mexico sticks with 'café' for the earthy tones.

Examples

I want the brown shoes, not the black ones.

She has beautiful brown eyes.

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Regional synonyms

A Chicano and Mexican phrase for saying someone is absolutely crushing it: not just doing well, but doing it with flavor, attitude, and presence. Used for the athlete on a streak, the friend who got a promotion, the student who aced everything, or anyone visibly thriving in their lane.