Spanish

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Etymology

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Verb-object compound, composed of chupa (to suck) +‎ cirios (long wax candles).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): (Spain) /t͡ʃupaˈθiɾjos/ [t͡ʃu.paˈθi.ɾjos]
  • IPA(key): (Latin America, Philippines) /t͡ʃupaˈsiɾjos/ [t͡ʃu.paˈsi.ɾjos]
  • Rhymes: -iɾjos
  • Syllabification: chu‧pa‧ci‧rios

Noun

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chupacirios m (plural chupacirios)

  1. (colloquial, derogatory) Bible basher

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