chichifo

Spanish

Etymology

Apparently a Mexican rendering (by mishearing) of cicisbeo, with Italian pronunciation, with the sense of kept man.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ʃiˈt͡ʃifo/ [t͡ʃiˈt͡ʃi.fo]
• Rhymes: -ifo
• Syllabification: chi‧chi‧fo

Noun

chichifo m (plural chichifos)

1. (Mexico, gay slang) male prostitute, he-whore (he who has only or chiefly male clients)

See also

• gigoló