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/Sounds like "KOHN" (as in "coat") + "LAHS" (as in "lava") + "MAH" (as in "mark") + "nohs" (as in "note") + "EHN" (as in "egg") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "MAH" (as in "mark") + "sah" (as in "salsa")/

Meaning

Caught red-handed, doing something wrong at exactly the wrong moment, with no way to deny it or make excuses. You were seen. That is it.

Examples

They caught him red-handed stealing from the drawer.

They were caught cheating on the exam with no way out.

Regional synonyms

Brave, bold, and full of character. In the Spanish-speaking Caribbean (Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba), guapo does not just mean physically attractive: it describes someone who is fearless, has a strong temper, and stands their ground. Context is everything with this one.