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/Sounds like "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "pah" (as in "park")/

Meaning

Traditional Paraguayan bread made from manioc starch and cheese, with a chewy, elastic texture and a mild savory flavor. Chipa is breakfast, road food, and comfort food, sold at every bus station and roadside stall. If you're in Paraguay, you're eating chipa.

Examples

Buy chipas at the station before boarding the train.

Nothing beats a warm chipa with tereré.

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Regional synonyms

Going all out, giving maximum effort in Mexico with nothing held back. Being 'al cien' means living at full intensity, whether at the gym, a party, work, or anything you're doing.