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/Sounds like "KEH" (as in "kept") + "kah" (as in "car") + "NYOHN" (as in "onion")/

Meaning

A Mexican exclamation of shock at something intense, difficult, or impressive. Depending on tone it can mean "wow, that's amazing" or "wow, that's rough."

Examples

Qué cañón what happened to him, he lost everything overnight.

Qué cañón how that girl draws, she's incredibly talented.

Regional synonyms

In Venezuela, to be in a sparky, playful mood and ready to joke around. Someone with mecha is full of energy and fun, impossible to be bored around.