No. 2,536 in Catalan
coi
The Catalan word "coi" is a colloquial interjection used to express surprise, annoyance, or emphasis, often equivalent to "damn," "heck," or "what the heck" in English.
In a sentence
Això és un coi de paradís!
This is a hell of a paradise!
Used as an intensifier to emphasize the following noun, often with a somewhat exclamatory tone.
Quin coi estàs fent aquí?
What the heck are you doing here?
Used as an expression of surprise or mild annoyance regarding someone's actions.
El coi està literalment a tot arreu.
The damn thing is literally everywhere.
Used as a substitute for another noun, often to express frustration or confusion about an object or situation.
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