Chupo (en. I suck)

/ˈt͡ʃupo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action or effect of sucking.
The drum's thump creates a deep sound.
El chupo del tambor crea un sonido profundo.
Freshwater fish that feeds by sucking.
The chupo is a fish found in the river.
El chupo es un pez que se encuentra en el río.
Blow to the head from colliding with something.
He got a bump on the head when he fell off the bike.
Se dio un chupo cuando se cayó de la bicicleta.

Etymology

From the verb 'chupar', which comes from the Latin 'sūpāre', meaning to suck.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bloodsucker
A person who lives at the expense of another.
chupo de sangre
take a suck
To receive a blow to the head.
dar un chupo
thumb suck
Childhood habit of sucking one's thumb.
chupo del dedo

Related Words

to suck
Action of sucking.
chupar
pacifier
Device for babies to drink milk.
chupón
smoothie
Ice-cold drink consumed in sips.
sorbete

Slang Meanings

Reference to a pacifier or baby bottle in the context of parenting.
The baby doesn't part with his pacifier.
El bebé no se separa de su chupo.
Way of referring to someone who takes advantage of others' situations.
Don't be a leech, work for yourself.
No seas chupo, trabaja por ti mismo.