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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "KOHN" (as in "coat") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "MOH" (as in "more") + "noh" (as in "note")/

Meaning

Suffering from withdrawal symptoms, especially from drugs, but also from anything that is deeply missed. The withdrawal symptoms are painful and can be overwhelming, affecting daily life and mood.

Examples

He's been without smoking for three days and is going through withdrawal.

I'm experiencing withdrawal from my vacation.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Malilla

To completely miss a shot, ability, or attack in a video game that should have been a sure thing. The embarrassing blunder of whiffing a play you had in the bag. Used across Spanish-speaking gaming communities.