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/Sounds like "YOO" (as in "you") + "kah" (as in "car")/

Meaning

In El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala, a difficult or complicated situation that is hard to solve. When something is "yuca," it is a real tough spot.

Examples

The exam is rough, you better study.

Things are tough right now, there's no money for anything.

Regional synonyms

The feminine form of "boludo," this can be either an insult or a term of endearment between female friends in Argentina, depending entirely on the tone. "Ay boluda" is the universal opener for any piece of gossip between women in Buenos Aires, functioning almost like "girl" or "dude" in English when used affectionately.