chuchar

Galician

Etymology

Onomatopoeic or from a Vulgar Latin *suctiare. Compare Italian ciucciare.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ʃuˈt͡ʃaɾ/

Verb

1. to suck, to sip

   Synonyms: chupar, zuchar, zugar

2. to kiss

   Synonym: bicar

3. (of pigs) to lap, to sip, to suck

Derived terms

• chuchamel
• chuchón
• chuchona

References

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• “chuchar” in Álvarez, Rosario (coord.): Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués, Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega.