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pendejo

[penˈdexo]

noun

LanguageSpanish (Spain)

Meaning
  1. pubic hair (a single hair growing in the pubic region)
  2. arsehole, asshole, stupid, idiot, dirtbag, scumbag (a contemptible person)
  3. dumbass (stupid person)
  4. young boy
Examples

¡Qué pendejo!

What an idiot!

Pronunciationpenˈdexo

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteHighly offensive and insulting in most Spanish-speaking countries.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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