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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "KOH" (as in "coat") + "moh" (as in "more") + "PEH" (as in "pet") + "rroh"/

Meaning

To be in a terrible situation or feeling absolutely awful. In Mexico, this phrase covers physical misery like being sick, emotional rock-bottom, or just having the worst day imaginable with no energy left to fix anything.

Examples

I've been feeling terrible with the flu since Monday.

After the party I felt awful, I could barely get up.

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.