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/Sounds like "KEH" (as in "kept") + "MAH" (as in "mark") + "lah" (as in "lava") + "OHN" (as in "oh") + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

A very common Mexican expression showing disappointment, disapproval, or sympathy when something unfair or unfortunate happens. Roughly means "that sucks" or "that's messed up."

Examples

They fired you with no warning, that's messed up.

What a bummer that he cancelled right when we were already on our way.

Regional synonyms

A hearty Mexican soup made with beef tripe in a rich red chile broth, famous as the ultimate hangover cure. In northern Mexico it's the mandatory Sunday morning breakfast, no exceptions.