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/Sounds like "chee" (as in "cheek") + "POH" (as in "port") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

The bump you get on your head after a knock or a hit, a classic bruise-knot. In Mexico, chipote is the standard word for that swollen lump, and it's often said with a tone of sympathy or mild amusement at the clumsiness involved.

Examples

Me salió un chipote enorme de golpearme con la puerta.

I got a huge bump on my head from hitting it on the door.

The kid came home with a knot on his forehead from playing so hard.

Regional synonyms

In Honduras and Nicaragua, a swamp, muddy terrain, or waterlogged area. A direct borrowing from the English word "swamp," used for flooded or muddy zones.