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/Sounds like "GWAHN" (as in "Guam") + "gah" (as in "garden")/

Meaning

A lazy person, lacking energy, or someone who does things halfway. In Mexico, a lazy person never puts in effort and always has excuses.

Examples

Don't be lazy and finish what you started.

That lazy person never completes their tasks.

Regional synonyms

Flat broke, without a single cent, not even enough for bus fare. Used in Venezuela, Colombia, and Mexico to describe being completely tapped out until the next paycheck.