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/Sounds like 'KEH-mah ehl FOH-koh'/

To exhaust oneself mentally while trying to solve a problem, often without finding a solution. The burned-out person is no longer able to think clearly or find a way out.

Example

"I've been struggling with this problem for hours and I'm exhausted."

"Don't overexert yourself, sleep on it and look at it again tomorrow with a clear mind."

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Experimentar lag o retraso en un videojuego o aplicación por mala conexión a internet. Es la pesadilla de todo gamer cuando estás en plena partida y tu personaje se congela o se teletransporta por el mapa.