Cisco Meaning in English
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Definition
A very small particle or fragment, such as a fishbone or tiny piece of debris. In some dialects and contexts, 'cisco' refers specifically to a tiny fishbone or other small, irritating objects.
Usage & Nuances
'Cisco' is mainly used in Iberian and Latin American Spanish and Portuguese. In English, it's rare outside borrowed or regional contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish, it's most often used for small fishbones or tiny debris. Not related to the technology company 'Cisco'.
Example Sentences
There is a cisco in my eye and it hurts a lot.
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Be careful eating fish or you might swallow a cisco.
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She found a small cisco on the table after cleaning.
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I can't see clearly—maybe I have a cisco stuck in my eye.
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After eating, he picked a cisco out of his teeth with a toothpick.
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Don't rub your eye—there could be just a tiny cisco making it itchy.
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