- kisho- gross, nasty, yuck
Informal slang among younger speakers, used to express disgust toward something gross or unpleasant. Often in reaction to things, people, or situations.
このスープ、きしょー。
Kono suupu, kisho-.
This soup is gross.
あの人の態度、きしょーだよ。
Ano hito no taido, kisho- da yo.
That person's attitude is nasty.
⚖️ Often confused with 'kimoi' (creepy), but 'kisho-' is broader, covering any disgusting thing, not just creepy people.
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