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/Sounds like "KREH" (as in "crest") + "ah" (as in "art") + "meh" (as in "met") + "seh" (as in "set") + "NYOH" (as in "onion") + "rah" (as in "rapper")/

Meaning

A viral TikTok phrase in Spanish used to set up an exaggerated or absurd story for comic effect. It translates roughly to "believe me, ma'am" and went from imitation videos to a widely recognized comedic framing device across the Spanish-speaking internet.

Examples

I am telling you, that taco practically had wings it was so good.

I am telling you, I got to work so fast I practically flew there.

Regional synonyms

A gas stove or cooktop where food is prepared over an open flame in Mexico. It's the heart of every Mexican kitchen, nothing beats the taste of food cooked on a real flame.