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/Sounds like "peh" (as in "pet") + "LOO" (as in "loop") + "cheh" (as in "check")/

Meaning

Boyfriend, girlfriend, or romantic partner in Ecuador, a sweet, tender term of endearment. Calling someone your peluche (stuffed animal) is peak Ecuadorian cuteness.

Examples

He's my peluche, we've been together for two years.

My peluche gave me the best birthday surprise.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Ruco
Bandera de Chile
Pololito

A street musician who plays a hand-cranked barrel organ, dressed in khaki uniform, collecting coins from passersby. A traditional fixture in Mexico City's historic center that has survived for over a century.