This is the 8251st most frequent Spanish word.
pepillo
"Pepillo" is a diminutive form of "Pepe," often used as an affectionate nickname for someone named José.
In this sentence, 'pepillo' is used as a colloquial term for a young boy.
El pepillo juega en el jardín.
The young boy plays in the garden.
Here, 'pepillo' refers to someone who dresses fashionably, akin to 'dandy'.
Ese pepillo siempre lleva ropa muy elegante.
That dandy always wears very elegant clothes.
In this context, 'Pepillo' is used as a diminutive or affectionate form of the name José.