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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "HWEH" + "lah" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

The trunk or boot of a car in Mexico, where you stash groceries, luggage, and everything else that won't fit in the back seat. Every Mexican driver has found something in their cajuela they completely forgot putting there.

Examples

Put the bags in the trunk, they won't fit inside the car.

The trunk is full of stuff I don't even remember putting in there.

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Regional synonyms

A hard knock or bump in Chile, especially one that leaves a bruise or makes you see stars. That solid thud when you walk into something or hit your head.