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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "oo" (as in "Uber") + "EEN" (as in "eagle")/

Meaning

Gossip, drama, or a juicy rumor that stirs up conflict between people. In Chile, a cahuín is any story told about someone that creates trouble, whether it is a workplace scandal or neighborhood intrigue. Getting tangled in someone's cahuines is never a good idea.

Examples

Do not drag me into your drama, sort that out yourself.

The big office rumor is that the boss is about to quit.

Regional synonyms

In Cuba, a heavy insult for someone despicable, treacherous, or rotten to the core. One of the most loaded swear words in Cuban Spanish.