chiquita

[vetobob9]

The other day, my coworkers used the word chiquita in reference to me. I did not know why they were referring to me by a brand name for bananas.
I did a google search. Apparently, according to urban dictionary, it means cute girl with nice perky breasts.

And today, I ringing someone up and I overheard him say, "I'm not gay but those are nice".

Regretfully I still have not had a chance to do some thing about the face hair.

[AllieSF]

In Spanish "chica" means girl and also small. Using the diminutive form chica becomes chiquita and means a small or young girl, or a very small object. It is a cute way of saying those meanings. Now here in the US barrios, it may very well fit the Urban Dictionary definition.

[Cynthia Anne]

It's always nice to receive complements! I've never heard of anyone being called Chiquita before but if meaning cute girl then I have a feeling the one who called you that knows what they're talking about! Hugs!

[Persephone]

Here's the original Chaquita Banana commercial (click here, contains audio) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhif_hPP56A).

And here's a version(click here, contains audio) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A834CwzNHI&feature=related) that most of us are going to love, performed purely as a song (not a commercial) by The Terry Sisters.

And while we're at it, here's the woman who should probably have represented Chaquita, but while she always wore a huge headress covered in fruit I don't think she ever did the commercials, Carmen Miranda (click here, contains audio) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23OSxqZnyfY&feature=related).

Hugs,
Persephone.

[Michelle.M]

In Spanish "chica" means girl and also small. Using the diminutive form chica becomes chiquita and means a small or young girl, or a very small object. It is a cute way of saying those meanings. Now here in the US barrios, it may very well fit the Urban Dictionary definition.

Right. Also, using the diminutive form ("ita" or "ito") of a noun or proper noun is generally regarded as a term of endearment aside from the literal translation of "small" or "young", and is not necessarily reserved for children or young people. Like Allie says, it's a cute way of addressing someone.

Another popular expression (depending on your locale) might be "mamacita" or "mamita". My ex and her GFs used to use that one for each other all the time. Just about every name I was called ended in a diminutive suffix as well.

[Jorja]

From Urban Dictionary - http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=chiquita Chiquita is a spanish word meaning small or petite girl.

From the Online Slang Dictionary - http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/chiquita Chiquita means a female friend.

Unless your coworkers know a slang meaning we don't, it is a good thing.

[Chickhe]

A little history behind your appearence might help understand what you are asking... I would guess if you are presenting as a male that the reference is not exactly a complement or if you are out there, that people are noticing some changes in your appearance?...

[vetobob9]

A little history behind your appearence might help understand what you are asking... I would guess if you are presenting as a male that the reference is not exactly a complement or if you are out there, that people are noticing some changes in your appearance?...


Let's see:
I wear guy clothes to work because that is all I have for work.
I also wear a bra and forms and keep my hair either in a ponytail or an up do.
I also shave my face as closely as possible, though it tends to keep growing back pretty fast.

EDIT: I have also taken to wearing Neutrogena Healthy Skin Glow Sheers illuminating tinted moisturizer with an SPF of 30 because summer is here.

[Chickhe]

I don't know...could be positive or negative. Sort of like they recognize that you are feminine looking and need a way to express that (sort of like giving a nick name to all of your coworkers). Could be sexual harrasement too...

[AllieSF]

I agree with Chickhe, depending on how they see you and accept you will put the true meaning to their usage of that term. Remember that when it ends in an "a" in Spanish it normally refers to something feminine. You being a male with that ponytail, bra and forms, which someone has probably noticed and probably commented on, they see your feminine presentation and are using that term to reference that. Now, if it is a good reference or not, depends on the one using that term.

[vetobob9]

I am not sure it was an insult because they were laughing about it. Like they were cracking jokes. Thing is, they were speaking spanish and I do not know any spanish except a microscopic amount. That is why I originally thought they were talking about bananas.

[JamieQ]

From a native Spanish speaker I would say they mean "sweetie", "cutie", or something along the lines of "sweet queer thing", especially if you have any feminine features or mannerisms. Amanda

[Jorja]

I am not sure it was an insult because they were laughing about it. Like they were cracking jokes. Thing is, they were speaking spanish and I do not know any spanish except a microscopic amount. That is why I originally thought they were talking about bananas.

Well, look at the bright side then. They haven't attacked you or made your life a living hell as yet. Continue to do as you have done to this point. Oh around here, you can go to the public library and check out Rosseta Stone - Spanish and learn the language. You will be amazed at the look on thier faces when they realize you can speak the language too.

[JamieQ]

I reviewed Rosetta Stone and alot of things like that. I just do not know of any really good way of learning another language other than living in it and having to use it. I think the programs would greatly enhance the learning though. Beware of dictionaries...they do not "say" or "tell" much at times and can be very misleading out of concept/context. To me language is more like concepts within contexts and sometimes words have very little meaning if not related to the concept. Make any sense? Sorry I was so direct in the last post, but what it is, is what it is. Amanda

[MC-lite]

Well, look at the bright side then. They haven't attacked you or made your life a living hell as yet. Continue to do as you have done to this point. Oh around here, you can go to the public library and check out Rosseta Stone - Spanish and learn the language. You will be amazed at the look on thier faces when they realize you can speak the language too.

Roseta stone will only teach you so much. It won't teach you the insults or colloquisms, which are what you need to learn.

Where are they from? Mexico? South America? Dominican Republic? Puerto Rico? The insults and languages are different.

Take a look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_profanity

I speak spanish, and some of those were known to me, although there are many that were not known. :)

I also know a few puerto rican insults which are -not- on that page. :)

Oh, I've been called Mami and Ma by hispanic people, but -never- has the word "Chiquita" been used in reference to me.
My gut feeling ts that they were making fun of you.

:Miki.

[ReneeT]

Bra, forms, and male presentation? My guess is it was not a compliment. I work to hide my boobs when i have to be in guy mode.......