What is jeringoso?

Jeringoso is a language game or code used in some Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Argentina and Chile. It involves adding an extra syllable, the letter "p" after each consonant sound in a word. For example, "hola" would become "hopolapa."

It is often used by children as a way to communicate secret messages or by musicians and performers as a way to add humor or playfulness to their lyrics. There are variations of jeringoso, including adding "l" or "r" instead of "p," or replacing vowels with other vowels.

Jeringoso likely originated in Spain during the 16th century and was brought over to Latin America during colonization. It has since become a popular and well-known language game in many Spanish-speaking countries.