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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "goo" (as in "good") + "EEN" (as in "eagle")/

Meaning

Gossip, a rumor, or a scandalous situation in Chile. The 'cagüín' is the story everyone wants to hear even though nobody knows exactly how it started. If there's a cagüín, there's drama.

Examples

Didn't you hear about the office drama?

A huge scandal broke out when the truth came out.

Regional synonyms

A soccer move where you pass the ball through your opponent's legs, also known as a "nutmeg" in English. Pulling off a caño is the ultimate act of showboating on the field, it generates louder screams from the crowd than an actual goal and leaves the defender looking completely foolish.