Meideros (en. Meideros)

/meɪˈdeɾos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who engage in deceiving or manipulating others.
Meiders are known for their tricks and scams.
Los meideros son conocidos por sus tretas y estafas.
In some contexts, it refers to a group of people with dishonest behaviors.
Caution with the meiders in that area.
Precaución con los meideros en esa zona.
It may imply someone who is not sincere in their intentions.
Don't trust him; he looks like one of those meiders.
No confíes en él, parece uno de esos meideros.

Etymology

The term originates from the verb 'to measure', but it has evolved in colloquial use.

Common Phrases and Expressions

not be a meideros
Not to be a deceitful or manipulative person.
no ser de meideros
more meideros than the wolf
To refer to someone extremely deceitful.
más meideros que el lobo

Related Words

deceive
Inducing someone to a false belief or action.
engañar
manipulate
Controlling someone or something in a cunning way.
manipular

Slang Meanings

A person very clever at deceiving.
That guy is a meidero; be careful.
Ese tipo es un meidero, cuidado.
Someone who lies easily.
Don't believe him; he's a meidero.
No le creas, es un meidero.