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/Sounds like "eh" (as in "egg") + "CHAHR" (as in "chat") + "AH" (as in "art") + "gwahs" (as in "Guam")/

Meaning

To keep watch, act as a lookout, warn the group if someone is coming. In Mexico echar aguas is the essential role in any mischief, you're the one watching the door.

Examples

You keep watch while I grab the snacks from the kitchen.

Watch out! Someone's coming!

Regional synonyms

Something incredible, over the top, or way beyond what's normal, either positively or negatively. In Spain it's used to express total amazement at something that exceeds all expectations.