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/Sounds like "koh" (as in "coat") + "loh" (as in "loan") + "RAH" (as in "rapper") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

Red in many Latin American countries. It also describes someone who's blushing, either from embarrassment, sunburn, or anger, depending on the situation.

Examples

Pass me the red shirt.

He turned bright red when she complimented him in front of everyone.

Regional synonyms

Drunk or noticeably tipsy: past the point of sobriety but still functioning. Used in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua for someone who has had several drinks and it shows in how they talk and move.