capullo

Spanish

Etymology

Perhaps from capillo, with the ending influenced by Latin cucullus.

Pronunciation

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• IPA^(key): /kaˈpuʝo/ [kaˈpu.ʝo]

• IPA^(key): (most of Spain and Latin America) /kaˈpuʝo/ [kaˈpu.ʝo]
• IPA^(key): (rural northern Spain, Andes Mountains, Philippines) /kaˈpuʎo/ [kaˈpu.ʎo]
• IPA^(key): (Buenos Aires and environs) /kaˈpuʃo/ [kaˈpu.ʃo]
• IPA^(key): (elsewhere in Argentina and Uruguay) /kaˈpuʒo/ [kaˈpu.ʒo]

Noun

capullo m (plural capullos)

1. cocoon
2. bud, blossom (especially used for rosebuds)
3. pod
4. foreskin
5. (Spain) asshole, dick, prick, dickhead, ass, douche, douchebag, dipshit, twat (contemptible person)

   Synonyms: cabrón, conchetumadre (Chile)