noun
pendejo
pehn-DAY-hoh
noun
1
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.
Word Forms
pendejos plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish pendejo.