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    Calomarde (en. Squid)

    /ka.loˈmaɾ.ðe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who slanders or defames.
    The calomarde of the class always made up stories about their classmates.
    El calomarde de la clase siempre inventaba historias sobre sus compañeros.
    The quality of acting in a defamatory manner.
    I can't stand the calomarde that occurs in this office.
    No puedo soportar la calomarde que se produce en esta oficina.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Latin 'calumnia', which means 'calumny' or 'deception', combined with a suffix that denotes action or quality.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    calomarde of society
    It refers to a person who stands out for their slanderous behavior in the social environment.
    calomarde de la sociedad
    to engage in calomarde
    To spread rumors or lies about someone.
    hacer calomarde

    Related Words

    calumny
    Falsehoods said about someone with the intent to harm their reputation.
    calumnia
    defamation
    The act of defaming or undermining someone's reputation.
    difamación
    rumor
    Information that is transmitted informally and may not be true.
    rumor

    Slang Meanings

    To speak ill of someone
    One shouldn't be a calomarde and speak poorly of her without proof.
    No hay que ser un calomarde y hablar mal de ella sin pruebas.
    Gossip
    The calomarde in the office has gotten out of control.
    El calomarde en la oficina se ha descontrolado.