a toda madre
ah toh-dah mah-drehphrase, adjective
Spanish & ChicanoVulgarDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional
Know it. Don't throw it. This is the real heat — here so you can clock it in a song, a comment, or the next table over. Take it for a spin and you'll find out who still wants to talk to you.
Definition
Awesome, first-class — built out of a swear and used as a compliment. ATM in texts.
In simple English: Really great — a vulgar compliment.
Examples
La comida estuvo a toda madre.
That backyard is a toda madre at night.
Usage notes
Genuinely profane. Documented so you can recognize it in music, the street, and group chats. Do not use it at work, with elders, or with people you just met. Positive meaning, still not church language.
At a glance
- Track
- Spanish & Chicano
- Region
- Statewide
- Part of speech
- phrase, adjective