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/Sounds like "chee" (as in "cheek") + "pee" (as in "pea") + "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "pee" (as in "pea")/

Meaning

A soft, constant drizzle that seems harmless but soaks you without you noticing. In Mexico, chipichipi is that shy rain that doesn't warrant an umbrella, but after walking three blocks you're drenched.

Examples

It's been chipichipying since this morning.

The chipichipi won't stop, better stay home.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Uruguay
Garúa
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Ecuador
Bandera de Perú
Garua

In Ecuador, a close and trusted friend, someone who has been there through everything. Guate likely shares roots with the Mexican cuate (from Nahuatl coatl, meaning twin), both words pointing to a bond as tight as family.