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/Sounds like "pee" (as in "pea") + "TEE" (as in "tea") + "tee" (as in "tea")/

Meaning

An affectionate Bolivian word for something small, tiny, or miniature. It comes from Quechua "phiti" (small, just a little) adapted into Spanish with a tender tone. It's used for babies, small objects, minimum amounts, and even for a short person you're fond of. "Dame un pititi nomás" means ask for just a tiny bit, and "qué pititi" is how you express affection for something very small.

Examples

Give me just a tiny bit of coffee.

Your nephew is so tiny and cute.

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Regional synonyms

Chicano Spanglish for a down payment on a credit purchase, straight from English "down payment." El daun is that first big chunk of cash you put down on a truck or an apartment.