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/Sounds like "KAH" (as in "car") + "nee" (as in "knee")/

Meaning

A working-class urban youth from Spain with a very specific aesthetic, tracksuits, flashy jewelry, loud music, and proud of it. Cani is used both as an insult by snobs and as a badge of honor by those who own the identity.

Examples

Esa música tan cani le encanta a todo el barrio.

That very working-class urban music is loved by the whole neighborhood.

You all came dressed streetwear-style in tracksuits and sneakers.

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Regional synonyms

In Honduras, a wild party or total mess. A bayusa is more than a regular gathering: it means lots of people, loud music, food, drinks, and cheerful chaos. It can also describe the disaster left behind once the night is finally over.