During a conversation, a man mentioned "pipi cucu" or whatever it is spelled, and I was like :confused::confused::confused::confused:
Anyone has any idea?
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During a conversation, a man mentioned "pipi cucu" or whatever it is spelled, and I was like :confused::confused::confused::confused:
Anyone has any idea?
"pipi cucu" is used when you want to describe something "perfect" "splendid" "beautiful".
I wonder what is the origin of this term:confused:
Apparently it has to do with Carlos Monzon, the famous Argentine boxer.
He went to France during the 70´. They gave him a prize and he wanted to thank in French. Although he had quietly trained the famous "merci beaucoup" (mersí bocú ), he said very nervous: "pipí cuckoo", "Pipí cuckoo".
This new word was born, which his friend Alberto Olmedo would popularize by giving it a new meaning: exquisite, splendid, beautiful, etc.
Such an interesting story! Thank you jacosta:D
Other researchers claim, however, that the expression pipi-cucu comes from English: pee-pee cue-cue, the names of the letters PP QQ.
PQ is short for perfect quality, and it used to be marked on the excellent products that resulted from a classification in the textile industry. The repeated letters would indicate the superlative, or plural.
https://es.wiktionary.org/wiki/Discu...3%AD_cuc%C3%BA
Interesante, ahora, sinceramente, no creo que "Carlos Monzón conocía quizás ese dicho, que dijo después en broma.", jajajaQuote:
Originally Posted by santiagop
Great information, mistery solved! Thank you all :o
Still, this is a very old fashioned word. I doubt anyone south of 70 would use it nowadays.
Lo viejo siempre vuelve (?)Quote:
Originally Posted by francot
Old school is the new fashion.:cool:
80 is the new 20 (?)