Let’s Talk Like Colombianos: Cuchibarbi

Funny Word: Cuchibarbi

Sounds likeCoo-Thchee-barh-bee

Means: A woman of a certain age who dolls herself up (like a Barbie doll)

Example: Esa vieja parece una cuchibarbi! (that woman looks like an old Barbie!)

Origins: From cucha or older lady and the Mattel toy.

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