Classical Nahuatl edit

Etymology edit

Imitative. Compare Spanish jiji and English hee-hee.

Pronunciation edit

Interjection edit

hi hi hi

  1. an onomatopoeic representation of giggling or laughter.

Synonyms edit

References edit

  • Alonso de Molina (1571) Vocabulario en lengua castellana y mexicana y mexicana y castellana, Editorial Porrúa, pages 1r, 22r