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/Sounds like "koh" (as in "coat") + "RREE" + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/

Meaning

A small huddle of people gossiping or chatting in a circle. In Spain, the corrillo is an unofficial social institution: it forms in hallways, office kitchens, wedding receptions, and school gates, always with the same crowd whispering about everyone who is not there.

Examples

A little gossip circle formed in the kitchen the moment the new boss arrived.

The playground clusters are where the real school news actually circulates.

Regional synonyms

A Mexican exclamation of shock at something intense, difficult, or impressive. Depending on tone it can mean "wow, that's amazing" or "wow, that's rough."