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/Sounds like "peh" (as in "pet") + "RROHN"/

Meaning

Something really cool, awesome, impressive, or top-quality that stands out above everything else in Mexico. It's the ultimate informal compliment for people and things that leave you speechless.

Examples

Your new motorcycle is sick, congrats.

The concert was amazing, best night of the year.

Word family

In Colombia, a neutral, catch-all word for a guy, a man, or just some person. It carries no strong positive or negative charge on its own; the tone depends entirely on context and delivery. Think "dude" or "that guy" in English.