Translate and correct spelling of Andar de oquis

Question

I often hear hear Mexican people say Andar de oquis or por no andar de oquis. I do not know the meaning or the correct spelling of "oquis"?

Thanks Steve

good question :) - Kiwi-Girl, Apr 3, 2014

Answer 1

Good question! I have been working with Mexican guys for the past two years, and it wasn't until about 9 months that I heard that for the best time. So I had to ask and it means to hang around doing nothing. Another phrase close in meaning to that is: De Balde.

Ex.

1- Se ha parado la maquina, y que haces? (The machine is down. What are you doing? Nada. Aqui estoy de oquis.(Nothing, I am just hanging around doing nothing)

2- Se ha parado la maquina, que estas hacienda? Nada. Aqui estoy de balde.

Nice job :) - Kiwi-Girl, Apr 3, 2014

Cheers, Juan. - annierats, Apr 3, 2014

Answer 2

Juan is quite right, apparently it has arabian roots, you might like to read more about it here.

Answer 3

oquis?

yes :) - Kiwi-Girl, Apr 3, 2014

Answer 4

It means gift, but in Mexico it means insignificant.