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/Sounds like "keh" (as in "kept") + "keh" (as in "kept") + "keh" (as in "kept") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To act foolishly or make a clumsy, ridiculous spectacle of yourself. In Guatemala, whoever 'kekequea' always puts their foot in it at the worst possible moment.

Examples

Stop clowning around and be serious for once.

He started acting like a fool in the meeting and everyone cringed.

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Regional synonyms

Gossip or trash-talk about someone behind their back in Chile. The pelambre is the conversation that tears apart someone's reputation or behavior while they are nowhere around to defend themselves. It thrives in closed environments like offices or tight social circles.