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    Malpica (en. Malpica)

    /malˈpika/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Refers to a person who deceives or manipulates others.
    That malpica only cares about his own benefit.
    Ese malpica solo se preocupa por su propio beneficio.
    Someone who plays with the trust of others.
    Don't trust him with anything, he's a real malpica.
    No le confíes nada, es un verdadero malpica.
    A derogatory term to refer to a con artist.
    Malpicas never have good intentions.
    Los malpicas nunca tienen buenas intenciones.

    Etymology

    From the fusion of 'mal' and 'pica', suggesting ill intent or deceit.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    malpica wherever it goes
    To cause harm or problems in one's path.
    malpica por donde pasa
    to be a malpica
    To have a bad reputation for acting dishonestly.
    ser un malpica
    don't be a malpica
    A warning not to act deceptively.
    no seas malpica

    Related Words

    malice
    Intent to cause harm or deceit.
    malicia
    deceit
    Action of deceiving someone.
    engaño
    fraud
    Action of defrauding or deceiving in economic matters.
    fraude

    Slang Meanings

    A shameless person.
    That guy is a total malpica, don't believe anything he says.
    Ese tipo es un malpica total, no le creas nada.
    Someone who always seeks to take advantage of others.
    In this business, there are many malpicas.
    En este negocio, hay muchos malpicas.