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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

Venezuela's national dish: black beans, white rice, shredded beef, and fried sweet plantains all on one plate. The culinary flag of the country, eaten at any hour and deeply tied to Venezuelan identity. Add a fried egg on top and it becomes the perfect meal.