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/Sounds like "eh" (as in "egg") + "CHAHR" (as in "chat") + "seh" (as in "set") + "OON" (as in "Uber") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "koh" (as in "coat") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "OH" (as in "oh") + "hoh" (as in "hope")/

Meaning

To feast your eyes on someone attractive, admiring them slowly and thoroughly. One of the most Mexican expressions for visual appreciation, like enjoying a taco but with your eyes, savoring every detail.

Examples

We went to the concert just to feast our eyes.

I couldn't help but stare when they walked by.

Regional synonyms

A mild Spanish exclamation of surprise that substitutes for a stronger swear word. You say it when you want to react without dropping the full curse, suitable for all audiences.