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Tag: mala-gente

Definitions tagged mala-gente in the street dictionary.

Deboko

A person who behaves in a negative, unpleasant, or problematic way: a jerk or a trouble-maker.

A: Why did you get into a fight with Andres? B: Because that guy is a deboko.

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ortiva

A buzzkill, wet blanket, or total jerk. It refers to someone who is a spoilsport, lets people down, or acts in a way that makes others look bad or ruins the mood (originally back-slang for snitch).

Lucas, you are such an ortiva!

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Mala onda

A term used for a person who is mean, rude, or has a bad attitude. It characterizes someone as being uncool or acting in an unfriendly way.

You are being so mala onda for not wanting to share that song with me.

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arpia

A treacherous, manipulative, or malicious woman. The term refers to the mythological creature with a woman's head and a bird of prey's body (a cédula is the Dominican national ID card, used here to suggest the monster is a real person).

Joel, do not let that arpia screw you over.

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Pechofresco

Someone who lacks passion, drive, or heart, especially under pressure. It refers to an apathetic person who seems cold or indifferent when they should be showing intensity. (In Argentina, this is a common sports insult for players who do not show enough grit during a match).

Tristelme is a fucking pechofresco!!

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