Spanish

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Etymology

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Literally, silly box.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌkaxa ˈboba/ [ˌka.xa ˈβ̞o.β̞a]
  • Syllabification: ca‧ja bo‧ba

Noun

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caja boba f (plural cajas bobas)

  1. (idiomatic, colloquial, derogatory) (UK, Canada) idiot box, (US) boob tube (television, television set, telly)
    Synonyms: caja tonta, caja idiota