tener jiribilla
🇨🇺 Spanish slang from Cuba
What does “tener jiribilla” mean?
to be restless, fidgety; to have a hidden edge
Example
“Ese niño tiene jiribilla, no se está quieto.”
That kid's got ants in his pants, he can't keep still.
Good to know
A remark "con jiribilla" has a sting in it.
Who you can say it to
Fine with anyone
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The textbook way to say it: estar inquieto
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