Tico slangCosta Rica
Cool, fun, or impressive; also a bus in some contexts.
- How to say it
- chi·va
- Try it yourself
- Tap the word to hear it in a Costa Rican voice. Press and hold it to say it and get a score out of 100.
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More Tico slang
- De fijoDefinitely / for sure.
- De feriaAs an extra / additionally; also leftover change in some contexts.
- En todasAll over it / ready and participating; ¡estoy en todas!
- A cachete, maeEverything is great, dude; highly casual.
- Pachuco / pachucaA person who speaks in local slang; pachuca can also describe the slang register.
- TrompudoBig-mouthed, blunt, or cheeky; can be teasing or critical.