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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "eh" (as in "egg") + "ah" (as in "art") + "BEE" (as in "bee")/

Meaning

Something is intense, shocking, or emotionally overwhelming. It's the go to reaction across Latin America and Spain when a situation, piece of news, or story hits you so hard you don't even know what to say about it.

Examples

What happened to him is heavy, I can't believe it.

The fight was intense, they almost started throwing punches.

Regional synonyms

In Colombia, a person who drinks alcohol too often or is known for always having a drink in hand. The copeton always has a reason to have one more and heads straight for the bar at any event.