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    Mequetrefe (en. Whipper-snapper)

    /meketrefe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Clumsy or inept person.
    No one takes him seriously; he is a true mequetrefe.
    No hay quien lo tome en serio, es un verdadero mequetrefe.
    Individual who behaves in a ridiculous or unimportant manner.
    The mequetrefe in the office is always trying to get attention.
    El mequetrefe de la oficina siempre busca llamar la atención.
    Someone who lacks talent or skill in what they do.
    That mequetrefe doesn't even know how to present a report.
    Ese mequetrefe no sabe ni cómo presentar un informe.

    Etymology

    Probably of ancient Spanish origin, compare with the term 'quetrefe', which refers to a rascal or scoundrel.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a mequetrefe
    To be someone of no importance or not taken seriously.
    ser un mequetrefe
    to be surrounded by mequetrefes
    To be in an environment where there are insignificant or inept people.
    estar rodeado de mequetrefes

    Related Words

    rascal
    A person who behaves in a cunning or dishonest manner.
    pillo
    scoundrel
    A despicable person or one with bad conduct.
    canalla

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who is always in trouble because of their clumsiness.
    That mequetrefe always gets into trouble because of his attitude.
    Ese mequetrefe siempre se mete en líos por su actitud.
    A person who is never taken seriously.
    That guy is a mequetrefe; he doesn’t know what he’s saying.
    Ese tipo es un mequetrefe, no sabe lo que dice.