chiche

Meaning

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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ʃiʃ/
Etymology

In summary

Inherited from Old French chiche, possibly from or related to Latin ciccum, or alternatively an expressive or onomatopoetic expression (compare Spanish chico, Catalan xic). The interjection probably derives from the "capable" sense, suggesting in its usage "not capable".

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