chupamedias
/t͡ʃupamedjas/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for 'meat rider' is chupamedias.
This term describes a person who excessively praises someone in power, typically to gain a favor or an advantage.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃupamedjas/
Did you know?
- While the word literally means 'socks sucker', the term is not used to describe an actual physical act involving footwear, but is instead a metaphorical way to describe someone performing an absurdly submissive or flattering role.
- While chupamedias literally means 'sock sucker', the English equivalent 'meat rider' is a much newer, internet-slang term, whereas chupamedias has been used in Spanish for generations.
- Spanish has several other ways to describe this behavior, such as lamebotas, which literally means 'boot licker', showing a common linguistic theme of subservience involving footwear.
Examples in context
- No seas un chupamedias con el jefe.Don't be a suck-up to the boss.
- Ese tipo es un chupamedias para conseguir ascensos.That guy is a brown-noser to get promotions.
- A nadie le gusta un chupamedias en la oficina.Nobody likes a sycophant in the office.
Example conversation
Maria and Mateo are talking about a coworker.
- MaríaMira cómo trata a Luis, es un chupamedias.Look at how he treats Luis, he is a meat rider.
- MateoSí, siempre le da la razón en todo.Yes, he always agrees with him on everything.
- MaríaSolo quiere que lo nombren supervisor.He just wants to be named supervisor.
- MateoEs patético que actúe así.It is pathetic that he acts this way.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
