desmadre
des-mah-drehnoun
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
A mess, chaos, a blowout. Literally un-mothering. The party that got out of hand, or the room after it.
In simple English: A mess, or wild chaos.
Examples
The afterparty was a desmadre.
Hay un desmadre on the 101. Don’t even try.
Usage notes
Vulgar root, everyday use among friends. Still a swear in a job interview.
At a glance
- Track
- Spanish & Chicano
- Region
- Statewide
- Part of speech
- noun