calabobos

Spanish

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of cala (“to soak”) +‎ bobos (“stupid people”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kalaˈbobos/ [ka.laˈβ̞o.β̞os]
  • Rhymes: -obos
  • Syllabification: ca‧la‧bo‧bos

Noun

calabobos m (uncountable)

  1. (Spain, colloquial) rain that seems light enough for people to walk around in without getting wet, fooling those who do into getting drenched; drizzle

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