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/Sounds like "koh" (as in "coat") + "meh" (as in "met") + "HEHN" (as in "help")/

Meaning

A termite, an insect that destroys wood. In Mexico and Central America, also used to describe someone who consumes or takes everything without leaving anything for others.

Examples

The chair collapsed because it was full of termites.

That termite ate all the snacks before the guests even arrived.

Regional synonyms

An amazing plan or proposal, something that sounds really fun and exciting. In Spain it's thrown out with enthusiasm when someone suggests something great.