abacho

Spanish

Etymology

Alteration of abrazo, perhaps under the influence of apapacho (“cuddle”). Compare becho from beso (“kiss”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aˈbat͡ʃo/ [aˈβ̞a.t͡ʃo]
• Rhymes: -atʃo
• Syllabification: a‧ba‧cho

Noun

abacho m (plural abachos)

1. (childish) hug, embrace
   • 2001, Paco Ayala, “Here Comes the Mayo”, in Y tu mamá también (original soundtrack)‎^[1], performed by Molotov and Dub Pistols:

     Entre becho, abacho y apapacho gacho / Si ven a la Diana le mando un abracho.

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