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/Sounds like "mehl" (as in "met") + "KOH" (as in "coat") + "chah" (as in "chat")/

Meaning

In Ecuador, someone who is overly clingy, attention-seeking, or constantly fishing for affection and pampering. Depending on the tone, it can be teasing or affectionate, like calling a kid a little drama queen.

Examples

Don't be such a melcocha, stop asking to be babied every five minutes.

My little sister is a total melcocha, she wants a hug from everyone at every visit.

Regional synonyms

/Sounds like "mehl" (as in "met") + "KOH" (as in "coat") + "chah" (as in "chat")/

Meaning

A sickeningly sweet, clingy person who craves constant affection and attention. In Colombia and parts of Latin America, melcocha describes someone who's excessively needy, endlessly seeking validation and warmth from everyone around them.

Examples

Esa melcocha necesita que le estén diciendo que la quieren todo el día.

That clingy sweetheart needs to be told she's loved all day long.

Don't be so needy, I already told you I love you.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Bandera de Guatemala
Charamuscas

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In Venezuela, cheerful rowdiness, noise, and disorder, especially from kids goofing around or a group making a ruckus. A "rochela" is that lively commotion that wears out anyone looking for quiet.