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/Sounds like "LAH" (as in "lava") + "dehs" (as in "debt") + "KOH" (as in "coat") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

In Argentina, to absolutely nail it: to perform brilliantly and leave everyone in awe, especially in soccer or music. La descose is high praise for someone who just showed off their full talent.

Examples

That midfielder totally nails it, nobody can take the ball from him.

The singer got on stage and killed it all night long.

Regional synonyms

Corduroy, the ribbed cotton fabric used for pants and jackets. In Spanish-speaking fashion, panas (corduroy pants) cycle in and out of style every few years, going from retro dad-wear to trendy streetwear depending on what designers dictate.