pendejo
9.9
A rude word for pubic hair found in old books
- noun
- /pɛnˈdeɪhoʊ/
- Offensive
:
vello púbico
- Pendejo.
Examples
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In medical discussions, doctors sometimes refer to pendejo when explaining anatomy and health.
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Pendejo.
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- Pendejo.
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- Pendejo.
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Pendejo.
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Historical texts mention pendejo in descriptions of human physiology and grooming practices.
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The surgeon explained how pendejo can be affected by different health conditions and treatments.
Synonyms
35
9.9
Hair that grows around a person's private parts
is older and more vulgar, often seen in historical or medical contexts
pubic hair
vspendejo
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4.2
Hair that grows around the private parts during the teenage years
is an older vulgar label rather than a neutral medical term
8.4
Hair that grows in the area between the legs and the lower belly
is a more old and vulgar label rather than an anatomical term
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pendejo originally meant 'pubic hair' in Spanish, probably from the root pend- meaning 'to hang' because the hair 'hangs'. So older dictionaries used it for that body hair, though today that literal meaning is rare and often seen as rude.