Tico

noun, adjective

'Tico' is what Spanish speakers often call Costa Ricans, instead of the formal costarricense. Costa Ricans also refer to themselves as 'ticos', so the terms is by no means pejorative. The popular explanation for the nickname 'Tico' is the common usage of the '-itico' diminutive suffix in Costa Rican Spanish.

Synonyms: costarricense

Tags: costarricense, costarriqueño, tico, ticolandia, costa rican spanish, costa ricans, costarricense

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