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    Paja (en. Straw)

    /ˈpaxa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fibrous material derived from plants, used in agriculture and the manufacturing of various products.
    Straw is widely used in agriculture to cover the soil.
    La paja se usa mucho en la agricultura para cubrir el suelo.
    Instruction or advice that is little useful or has no value.
    He told me to stop thinking about nonsense; it really was a straw.
    Me dijo que dejara de pensar en tonterías; realmente fue una paja.
    Colloquial term for referring to male masturbation.
    We were talking about teenage things, like straw.
    Hablábamos de cosas de adolescentes, como la paja.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'palea', which means 'straw' or 'grain stalk'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to grab straw
    To look for something that has no value.
    coger paja
    to give straws
    To speak superficially or without content.
    dar pajas

    Related Words

    wanker
    Person who performs acts of male masturbation.
    pajero
    to wank
    Act of masturbating.
    pajear

    Slang Meanings

    To make love to someone casually.
    That night I hooked up with a friend.
    Esa noche hice paja con una amiga.
    Expression used to refer to talking nonsense.
    Don't come at me with your nonsense stories.
    No me vengas a dar pajas con tus historias.