caramba

The definition of caramba is a Spanish word that is used to show shock or surprise.

(interjection)

An example of caramba used as an interjection is: "Aye caramba! What did you do to the kitchen?"

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See caramba in Webster's New World College Dictionary

interjection

Southwest used to express surprise, dismay, etc.

Origin: AmSp < Sp, euphemism for carajo, penis < VL *caraculum, small arrow

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