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/Sounds like "kee" (as in "keep") + "YAHR" (as in "yard") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

To get annoyed, pissed off, or fly into a bad mood over something in Puerto Rico. When something pushes you past your limit and you snap, you've "quillado."

Examples

Don't get mad, it was just a joke.

She got really upset because her plans got ruined.

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Regional synonyms

To talk complete nonsense, to spew lies or meaningless drivel nonstop in Chile. When someone "pajea," they will not stop saying things nobody believes, and everyone around them has already tuned out. Think of that coworker who talks a lot but says absolutely nothing of value.