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/Sounds like "peh" (as in "pet") + "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "cheh" (as in "check")/

Meaning

The group's little darling, the one everyone coddles, spoils, and treats as their favorite. In Ecuador, a pechiche is the cherished one who gets all the attention and affection, usually the youngest or most charming member of a family or close circle.

Examples

That kid is grandma's little darling, she never says no to him.

My cat is the pechiche of the whole house, everyone spoils her rotten.

Regional synonyms

A dough stick filled with white cheese, Venezuela's most popular appetizer. In Venezuela no party is complete without tequeños: they're the first snack to disappear from the tray at any gathering.