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/Sounds like "KEH" (as in "kept") + "OHN" (as in "oh") + "dah" (as in "dart") + "WAY" (as in "way")/

Meaning

An informal greeting among friends in Mexico, equivalent to "what's up?" or "how's it going?" It is the most iconic opening line in young Mexican speech, the phrase that kicks off any casual conversation at a party, in class, or over WhatsApp.

Examples

What's up, dude? Did you already make it to the club or what happened?

Hey man, tell me how the exam went.

In Mexico, to be in excellent condition, top quality, or feeling absolutely fantastic. If something is "de pelos," it could not be better. The highest compliment you can give to a person, a car, a meal, or pretty much anything.