noun
pendejo
pehn-DAY-hoh
Pendejo (noun) means a Spanish slang insult meaning a stupid or foolish person. Example: “He called his coworker a pendejo after the mistake.”
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A Spanish slang insult meaning a stupid or foolish person.
"He called his coworker a pendejo after the mistake."
How to use pendejo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA crude Spanish-origin insult meaning "idiot" or "fool."
When to use it
Vulgar slang, best avoided in polite or formal contexts.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pendejos
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish pendejo.
Rhymes for pendejo
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What does “pendejo” mean?
The word “pendejo” means a Spanish slang insult meaning a stupid or foolish person. In plain terms, a crude Spanish-origin insult meaning "idiot" or "fool.".
How do you pronounce “pendejo”?
“Pendejo” is pronounced pehn-DAY-hoh (/pɛnˈdeɪhoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pendejo” in a sentence?
Here is “pendejo” used in a sentence: “He called his coworker a pendejo after the mistake.”
What part of speech is “pendejo”?
“Pendejo” is a noun.
Where does the word “pendejo” come from?
The word “pendejo” comes from Spanish. Borrowed directly from Spanish pendejo.
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