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/Sounds like the English word "cap" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To skip classes or not show up to work without permission in Chile and Peru. The ancient art of being absent without official authorization while hoping nobody notices your strategic disappearance.

Examples

We skipped first period and went to get breakfast.

If you keep skipping they'll kick you out.

Word family

In Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile, to be far inferior to someone or something in quality, level, or ability. Used to say someone does not even come close to the standard being compared against.