escuincle
es-KWEEN-klehnounInformal
A Mexican Spanish slang term. Browse all Mexican slang.
What it means
A small child — usually with an edge of exasperation, closer to 'brat' than to 'kid'.
Examples with translations
Esos escuincles no dejan de gritar.
Those kids won't stop screaming.
Desde escuincle le gustaba dibujar.
He's liked drawing since he was little.
Note: Affectionate when used of oneself or one's own past.
Where it comes from
From Nahuatl itzcuintli, the hairless dog of pre-Hispanic Mexico — the animal the xoloitzcuintle breed is named for. Applying a dog word to children is not flattering, but the term is used affectionately as often as not.
Other forms
- Similar terms:
- chamaco, morro