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/Sounds like "KEE" (as in "keep") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/

Meaning

Andalusian Spanish term for a friend or buddy, a contraction of "chiquillo." Works as a casual address between friends and as a filler word to add emphasis to a sentence.

Examples

Dude, you are not going to believe what happened!

I just, man, I can't be bothered to go.

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/Sounds like "KEE" (as in "keep") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/

Meaning

In Puerto Rico, a sudden surge of anger, frustration, or irritation. El quillo is that hot flash of annoyance that rushes over you when something pushes you over the edge.

Examples

I got a quillo when I saw that message.

Let go of that quillo, it's not worth it.

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A devoted fan of cuarteto, the upbeat dance music style born in Córdoba, Argentina, in the 1940s. Cuarteteros have their own culture, dance style, and strong regional identity. Carlos "La Mona" Jiménez is the undisputed king of the genre.