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/Sounds like the English word "pichicat" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To be stingy, give very little, or skimp on something in Chile and Bolivia. A pichicatero is that person who gives you the absolute minimum and makes you feel like you're asking for too much.

Examples

Don't be so cheap, put more cheese on it.

He always skimps on tips, it's embarrassing.

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Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Ser codo

To watch, observe, or keep an eye on something or someone. It comes from the English word 'watch' adapted into a Spanish verb, pure Spanglish in action.