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/Sounds like "foh" (as in "foam") + "YOHN" (as in "yoke")/

Meaning

A mess, a chaotic scene, or a noisy scandal in Spain. A follón can be a street fight, a heated argument, or just complete disorder and confusion. The word originally referred to a coward who fled from chaos, but today it IS the chaos.

Examples

A huge scene broke out at the match when the referee got sent off.

What an absolute disaster you have in your room, I can barely get through the door.

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Regional synonyms

To be an absolute pain, pestering someone relentlessly and heavily. The upgraded version of 'giving the tabarra', even more intense and persistent.