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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 Argentina and Uruguay, a weed or wild plant that grows on its own without being planted. Used for any unwanted plant that invades gardens or land and needs to be pulled out.