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/Sounds like "chee" (as in "cheek") + "reem" (as in "reed") + "BOH" (as in "boat") + "loh" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

In Mexico, a thingamajig, a whatchamacallit, or any object whose name you do not know or cannot remember. Chirimbolo is the ultimate placeholder word for random gadgets, trinkets, and clutter filling up a house.

Examples

¿Qué es ese chirimbolo que compraste en el mercado?

What is that thingamajig you bought at the market?

Tiene la casa llena de chirimbolos que nunca usa.

He has the house full of random knick-knacks he never uses.

Regional synonyms

Short for "I swear to God," used online across Spanish-speaking communities to emphasize anger, frustration, or a strong promise.