Chu (en. Chu)
/tʃu/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A word that is used as a term of endearment, especially among friends or family.
I always say 'chu' to my nephew when I see him.
Siempre le digo 'chu' a mi sobrino cuando lo veo.
Sound made when giving a loving kiss.
I gave the girl a chu and she smiled.
Le di un chu a la niña y ella sonrió.
Etymology
From the sound made when kissing in some contexts.
Common Phrases and Expressions
give a chu
To express affection to someone through a kiss or affectionate gesture.
dar un chu
chu chu
Repeated sound that expresses tenderness or affection.
chu chu
Related Words
cuddly
A person who expresses a lot of affection.
mimoso
kiss
The action of touching another person with the lips as a sign of affection.
beso
Slang Meanings
A term of endearment among friends.
You are a chu for me, you always make me laugh.
Eres un chu para mí, siempre me haces reír.
A playful way to refer to a beloved person.
Come on, chu, come here.
Vamos, chu, ven aquí.