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/Sounds like "DEH" (as in "debt") + "chee" (as in "cheek") + "chee" (as in "cheek") + "NAH" (as in "nacho") + "boh" (as in "boat")/

Meaning

In Spain, something cheap, low-quality, or not worth taking seriously. De chichinabo dismisses something as trivial or beneath consideration, with a distinctly Spanish flair.

Examples

They gave him some de chichinabo award, a little plastic medal.

It's a de chichinabo position, he has zero power there.

Regional synonyms

In Colombia, to shield someone from the consequences of their mistakes because of favoritism or personal closeness. When someone apanacas you, they give you a free pass you did not earn, usually because you are the boss's favorite or a close friend.