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/Sounds like "koh" (as in "coat") + "toh" (as in "toll") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

A hard knock or bump in Chile, especially one that leaves a bruise or makes you see stars. That solid thud when you walk into something or hit your head.

Examples

She knocked her head on the shelf and saw stars.

The car braked hard and I slammed into the seat - total cototazo.

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Regional synonyms

To catch someone in the act of doing something they should not be doing. Used in Mexico. The person who catches you has undeniable proof and there is no escape: you were seen, you were caught, and no version of events saves you. Works for anything from small mischief to serious betrayals.