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/Sounds like "pee" (as in "pea") + "KOO" (as in "cool") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

Something difficult, complicated, or impressive. It also describes a person who's skilled or talented at something, a versatile word that swings between challenging and awesome.

Examples

That math problem is tough, I don't get it.

He's really good at guitar, he plays anything by ear.

Regional synonyms
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To give something a superficial makeover so it looks better without fixing the actual problem. Cosmetic improvement at its most dishonest: you polish the surface while the underlying issues stay completely untouched. Used in Argentina and Uruguay.