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/Sounds like "koh" (as in "coat") + "YEH" (as in "yes") + "hah" (as in "hard")/

Meaning

A light smack on the back of the head with an open hand, given as an affectionate scolding or playful joke. A very classic Spanish gesture and word.

Examples

He said something dumb and his brother gave him a colleja.

Keep that up and you're getting a colleja.

Regional synonyms

A nosy person who sticks their nose where it doesn't belong and gets involved in matters that are absolutely none of their business. They're always prying and snooping into other people's lives.