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/Sounds like "sah" (as in "salsa") + "KAHR" (as in "car") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "nahs" (as in "nacho") + "BEHR" (as in "bed") + "dehs" (as in "debt")/

Meaning

To drive someone crazy with worry or stress through your behavior, especially your parents. It's when a kid causes so much grief it supposedly gives you gray hairs.

Examples

That kid sacas canas verdes with his pranks.

My kids sacan canas verdes every weekend.

Regional synonyms

A corn tortilla rolled up, drenched in chile sauce, and filled with cheese, chicken, or beans. A cornerstone of Mexican cooking with endless regional variations.