chupe-chupe

Portuguese

Etymology

Onomatopoeic. Spelling probably influenced by chupar (to suck).

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌʃu.piˈʃu.pi/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌʃu.peˈʃu.pe/

Noun

chupe-chupe m (plural chupe-chupes)

  1. (Brazil) alternative form of chup-chup