chisca

Galician

Etymology

Probably onomatopoeic, from *klVsk- ("knok; wink").[1]

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃiska̝/

Noun

chisca f (plural chiscas)

  1. a bit, a small amount
    Synonyms: miga, pinga

References

  1. Coromines, Joan; Pascual, José A. (1991–1997). Diccionario crítico etimológico castellano e hispánico. Madrid: Gredos, s.v. chusco.
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