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

Meaning

Tipsy, buzzed, someone who has had enough drinks that it is showing in their step and their words. In Venezuela, calling someone "chispa" points to the moment they have crossed the line from cheerful to visibly drunk.

Examples

She arrived noticeably tipsy to the party, you could tell from a mile away.

How many drinks did you have? You are already buzzed.

Regional synonyms

To be alert, sharp, and ready to react to anything in Venezuela. Estar pilas means keeping your guard up and staying aware of what's going on around you.