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The word 'Kaduppu' is a staple in Tamil movie dialogues. It's often used by heroes to express their frustration with the system or by comedians to react to a 'mokkai' (bad joke). In Chennai, 'Kaduppu' is part of the 'Bashai' (slang). It's used almost as a filler word to express any minor inconvenience in the bustling city life. Tamil memes frequently use the word 'Kaduppu' alongside images of frustrated actors. It has become a digital shorthand for 'I can't even' in the Tamil internet space. While common, using this word in front of parents or elders can be seen as a sign of 'thimiru' (arrogance or lack of respect), as it's considered too blunt.