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pendejada

pen-deh-hah-dahnoun
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 stupid act, a dumb idea, bullshit. The noun form of pendejo.

In simple English: A stupid thing someone did.

Examples

  • Paying that much for parking is a pendejada.

  • Stop with the pendejadas and pass the wrench.

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.

At a glance

Track
Spanish & Chicano
Region
Statewide
Part of speech
noun

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