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/Sounds like "chee" (as in "cheek") + "REES" (as in "reed")/
In Guatemala, a small child or little kid, especially one who is curious, mischievous, or full of energy. Used affectionately for children roughly ages five to twelve. It sits alongside words like "patojo" and "chiguin" as one of Guatemala's regional ways to say kid, each with its own flavor.
“The neighbor's kids play soccer until dark.”
“That kid is really sharp for only being six years old.”
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/Sounds like "chee" (as in "cheek") + "REES" (as in "reed")/
In Guatemala, a small child or little kid, especially one who is curious, mischievous, or full of energy. Used affectionately for children roughly ages five to twelve. It sits alongside words like "patojo" and "chiguin" as one of Guatemala's regional ways to say kid, each with its own flavor.
“The neighbor's kids play soccer until dark.”
“That kid is really sharp for only being six years old.”
A ojo de buen cubero
To estimate or measure something by eye alone, using experience instead of instruments. A very common phrase in Mexico for cooking, construction, or dividing anything without precise numbers.