El verbo cantinflear

Question

Cantinflear - to babble

1. To speak in a silly and nonsensical manner, without meaning (after Cantinflas). (Colloquial) (n)
2. To babble. (n)

To act like Cantinflas (Mex. comedic actor).

Q: How would you use the verb cantinflear in a sentence?

Here is an informative video about the comic actor Cantinflas and the verb Cantinflear.

Video about verb

Cantinflear conjugations Conjugation

OK, so this is information, not a question. Gracias, pues. - Daniela2041, Oct 16, 2015

I am curious as to how someone would use this verb in a sentence. Do people actually use this verb or was this verb created just to pay homage to Cantinflas? - Paul51089, Oct 16, 2015

Information plus a question. - Paul51089, Oct 16, 2015

Gracias Paul, It did look as though it was just some great information. Thanks for clearing that up. :) - rac1, Oct 16, 2015

De nada. I put the question in bold after I gave the definition of the verb. In the future, I am thinking I should ask the question first and then give the supporting information. - Paul51089, Oct 16, 2015

Answer 1

The RAE said:

cantinflear.

1. intr. Cuba y Méx. Hablar de forma disparatada e incongruente y sin decir nada.

2. intr. Cuba y Méx. Actuar de la misma manera.

I had to look for it because I never had heard it before.

In Spain is totally useless.

Thanks for the feedback. That's why I ask, because this is such a unique verb. But, I'm wondering if there is any pratical application to this particular verb. - Paul51089, Oct 16, 2015

I am starting to get the impression that it's a useless verb that no one uses as you've told me. I wonder if any one else has heard this verb used. - Paul51089, Oct 16, 2015

Answer 2

Has anyone ever heard someone slip this verb into a conversation? Or is it rarely ever used? While a unique verb (who else has a verb named after them in their honor?), it seems like a rather ambiguous verb.

I have never heard it. But I do know Cantinflas. Famous here in Mexico. - gringojrf, Oct 16, 2015

I first heard about this verb when I watched a news clip from Al Jazeea about the legacy of Cantinflas. if it wasn't for this news segment, I would never have known about this verb. Gracias por la respuesta. - Paul51089, Oct 16, 2015

It is used, but very rarely. "Estábamos cantinfleando cuando entró el jefe." - jtaniel, Oct 16, 2015