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cachibaches
What does cachibaches mean?
Junk. Random stuff. The miscellaneous pile of crap that lives in your garage, your glove box, the drawer in the kitchen. Affectionate-dismissive — not actually trash, just clutter you can't be bothered to sort.
"Tengo el carro lleno de cachibaches — déjame mover unas cosas."
Origin
Spanish 'cachivache,' meaning junk/trinket. The 'b' spelling shows up in Caribbean and Chicano usage. Used widely from Cuba to South Texas.
Frequently asked questions
What does "cachibaches" mean?
Cachibaches means junk, odds and ends, or random clutter — the miscellaneous stuff that piles up around a home.
How do you use "cachibaches" in a sentence?
"Clear all these cachibaches off the counter before dinner."
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