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    Chiflado (en. Crackpot)

    /tʃiˈflaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    It refers to a person who has eccentric or unusual behaviors.
    That artist is a weirdo; he always wears strange clothes.
    Ese artista es un chiflado; siempre lleva ropa extraña.
    Someone who is interested in uncommon things.
    My friend is a UFO nut.
    Mi amigo es un chiflado de los OVNIs.
    Colloquial term to refer to someone who is a bit crazy or deranged.
    Don't pay attention to him, he's a weirdo.
    No le hagas caso, es un chiflado.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'chiflar', which means to make noise or sound, and has been used to describe people with noisy or crazy behaviors.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be crazy
    To be crazy or have strange ideas.
    estar chiflado
    not to be crazy
    Not being crazy, having common sense.
    no ser chiflado

    Related Words

    chiflar
    To produce a high-pitched sound, it is also used to refer to being crazy.
    chiflar
    madness
    The state of someone who has lost their judgment.
    locura
    extravagant
    Someone who is strange or uncommon in behavior or customs.
    extravagante

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to refer to someone who has strange quirks.
    That weirdo can't leave the house without his tinfoil hat.
    Ese chiflado no puede salir de casa sin su sombrero de papel aluminio.
    It refers to a very enthusiastic fan of something, sometimes in an exaggerated manner.
    He's a soccer fanatic, he never misses a game.
    Es un chiflado del fútbol, no se pierde ningún partido.