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    Pija (en. Prick)

    /ˈpi.xa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A vulgar term used to refer to the penis.
    The boy laughs and says he has a really big pija.
    El niño se ríe y dice que tiene una pija bien grande.
    A person who considers or behaves in a snobbish or pretentious manner.
    That girl is a snob; she always criticizes others.
    Esa chica es una pija, siempre critica a los demás.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word is related to colloquial terms in Spanish from Spain and Latin America.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a snob
    To be a snobbish or pretentious person.
    ser una pija
    country snob
    Refers to someone who behaves excessively elegantly in a rural setting.
    pija de campo
    city snob
    A person who adopts urban fashions and snobbish attitudes.
    pija de ciudad

    Related Words

    pijería
    Act of being or behaving like a snob.
    pijería
    pijote
    A derogatory term to refer to a very silly or clumsy person.
    pijote

    Slang Meanings

    A vulgar term used to refer to the penis.
    At the beach, I can't help but overhear the boys talking about their little pijas.
    En la playa, no puedo evitar escuchar a los chicos hablar de sus pijitas.
    Sometimes used humorously among friends.
    Don't be such a snob; relax and enjoy.
    No seas tan pija, relájate y disfruta.