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/ka-NI-ya/

A very skinny person, especially one with stick-thin legs. In Venezuela and Colombia, 'canilla' is a vivid, slightly teasing way to describe someone with a lean build — the image is of a leg that looks like a little rod. Often said with affection.

Example

"That beanpole can't carry the backpack, he's too skinny."

"He used to be super thin but now after the gym he's changed."

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Regional synonyms:

Plática sin importancia, hablar mucho sin decir absolutamente nada sustancial ni útil. La cháchara es esa conversación que llena el tiempo, ocupa el silencio pero no aporta ni una sola idea de valor.