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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "NYOHN" (as in "onion")/

Meaning

Mexican expression meaning something is very hard, intense, or impressive depending on context. Estar cañón can describe a tough challenge or something genuinely remarkable.

Examples

Traffic is brutal today, I'm not moving at all.

That kid plays drums incredibly well, he's a beast.

Regional synonyms

A person who covers up or enables someone else's questionable behavior out of complicity or affection. In Colombia and Venezuela the alcahueta knows everything that's going on and stays quiet because it benefits her.