trying to spell an Argentine slang word "quilombo" (?) which means "cathouse" and used to describe a very messy situation

Question

trying to spell an Argentine slang word "quilumbo" (?) which means "cathouse" and used to describe a very messy situation.. LIke "Que "quilumbo"

The english pronunciation would be like: Key-lum-boe

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Answer 1

Hey ive heard this Quilombo used in Argentina and Uruguay like 'messy' .... like, "tu dormitorio es un quilombo!" .. Is that the same spelling??

Answer 2

"Quilombo" is a hut or a cabaña. I think that's probably the word you're looking for.