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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "mah" (as in "mark") + "ROHN" (as in "row") + "AH" (as in "art") + "KYEHN" + "SEH" (as in "set") + "DWEHR" + "meh" (as in "met")/

Meaning

Short form of the Mexican and Colombian proverb "Camarón que se duerme, se lo lleva la corriente" (the shrimp that falls asleep gets swept away by the current). The warning: if you are not alert and quick, you will miss your chance.

Examples

If you snooze, the opportunity slips right past you.

Stay sharp or you will miss out.

Regional synonyms

Penis, a vulgar but common term in Colombia and Venezuela. Used both literally and as a general intensifier to express surprise, anger or disbelief.