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/Sounds like "YAH" (as in "yard") + "WAY" (as in "way")/

Meaning

A Mexican expression of exasperation or surprise said to someone who's going too far or being ridiculous. It's the verbal equivalent of an eye-roll mixed with genuine disbelief.

Examples

Come on dude, stop it already, you're embarrassing yourself.

Seriously man, you ate the whole thing?

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de España
Bandera de Uruguay
Bandera de Venezuela
No jodas

The office brown-noser who systematically flatters whoever holds authority to get special treatment or avoid consequences. In Colombia and Venezuela the cepillo always has a compliment ready and would never contradict the boss.