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Spanish
Etymology
Verb-object compound, composed of cala (“to soak”) + bobos (“stupid people”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kalaˈbobos/
- Rhymes: -obos
- Syllabification: ca‧la‧bo‧bos
Noun
calabobos m (uncountable)
- (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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