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/Sounds like "kee" (as in "keep") + "ree" (as in "reed") + "KOH" (as in "coat") + "choh" (as in "chose")/

Meaning

A word you shout at someone to curse them with bad luck. It was born in Argentine football culture and went viral when it was reportedly used as an actual tactical weapon during the 2021 Copa América. Yelling "kiricocho" at a rival is like casting a jinx on them right before a crucial play.

Examples

Kiricocho! You're gonna miss the penalty.

I shouted kiricocho at the goalkeeper and he saved it, doesn't work on me.

Regional synonyms

Walking around with a hangover on your back: head pounding like a drum, stomach doing flips, light burning your eyes. It is the real price of having gone too hard the night before, no discounts and no excuses. Pure Mexican slang for the morning after regret.