<p>The word "Chibi" (ちび or チビ), means "short person" or a "small child".</p>

<p>Louise is the vertically challenged youngest sister in the family. So it makes perfect sense for her older sisters to poke fun at her with the name "Chibi-Louise". (or "short Louise")</p>

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2013-04-07T02:46:06.247Z
Only Éléonore seems to use it, though. Is this because Cattleya respects Louise more?
Cattua
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2013-04-07T02:50:39.703Z
Éléonore is the oldest sister. So the age (and size) difference would naturally be the greatest when they were still growing up.
Mysticial
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2013-04-08T03:33:29.567Z
Note that "Chibi" might have derogatory connotation, so I think rather than "poke fun", it might be insulting depending on the context.
nhahtdh
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2013-04-07T02:43:49.707Z
Mysticial
<p>In <em>Zero no Tsukaima</em>, when Louise's older sister, Éléonore, is first seen, she shouts, "Louise! Chibi-Louise!" She calls Louise this many times, as pictured below.</p>

<p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/MBjO8.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></p>

<p>What does this expression mean, and why does Éléonore use it when the rest of Louise's family does not?</p>

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Why does Éléonore call Louise "Chibi-Louise"?
# Why does Éléonore call Louise "Chibi-Louise"?
Posted by: username_0 on 2013-04-06
In *Zero no Tsukaima*, when Louise's older sister, Éléonore, is first seen, she shouts, "Louise! Chibi-Louise!" She calls Louise this many times, as pictured below.

![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/MBjO8.jpg)

What does this expression mean, and why does Éléonore use it when the rest of Louise's family does not?
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### Answer by username_1 on 2013-04-07. Score: 4 | Accepted answer
The word "Chibi" (ちび or チビ), means "short person" or a "small child".

Louise is the vertically challenged youngest sister in the family. So it makes perfect sense for her older sisters to poke fun at her with the name "Chibi-Louise". (or "short Louise")
> **Comments:**
> **username_0** (2013-04-07): Only Éléonore seems to use it, though. Is this because Cattleya respects Louise more?  
> **username_1** (2013-04-07): Éléonore is the oldest sister. So the age (and size) difference would naturally be the greatest when they were still growing up.  
> **username_2** (2013-04-08): Note that "Chibi" might have derogatory connotation, so I think rather than "poke fun", it might be insulting depending on the context.  
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