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    Pinche (en. Lousy)

    /ˈpintʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    In some regions, it refers to an assistant or helper, especially in a kitchen.
    The kitchen helper assisted the chef.
    El pinche de cocina ayudaba al chef.
    adjective
    It is used to discredit or belittle something or someone.
    That damn car never starts.
    Ese pinche coche nunca arranca.
    It can refer to the low quality of something.
    This restaurant has lousy food.
    Este restaurante tiene comida pinche.
    Used in a colloquial context to express frustration.
    Enough with all these damn excuses!
    ¡Ya basta de tantas pinches excusas!

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish 'pinche', which initially referred to a helper (assistant).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Damn mother
    Expression used to refer to a complicated situation or as an insult.
    pinche madre
    Damn dog
    Insult directed at someone considered low or despicable.
    pinche perro
    Damn job
    Job considered bad or unpleasant.
    pinche trabajo

    Related Words

    Pendejo
    Derogatory term used to refer to a foolish or inept person.
    pendejo
    Cabrón
    Slang used to refer to a person who betrays or is disloyal.
    cabrón

    Slang Meanings

    General use as an insult in Mexico.
    Don't be a damn fool.
    No seas un pinche tonto.
    As an expression of frustration in everyday situations.
    That damn traffic is driving me crazy!
    ¡Ese pinche tráfico me está desesperando!
    To describe something of poor quality.
    This damn phone doesn't work.
    Este pinche teléfono no sirve.