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    Ringo (en. Ringo)

    /'riŋɡo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Refers to a person who has a scruffy appearance.
    That guy looks like a ringo, with his wrinkled clothes.
    Ese chico parece un ringo, con su ropa tan arrugada.
    It can also refer to someone who acts in a disorganized manner.
    At the party, he behaved like a ringo.
    En la fiesta, se comportó como un ringo.
    Used in some contexts to describe a carefree attitude.
    He always lives like a ringo, without worrying about the future.
    Siempre vive como un ringo, sin preocuparse por el futuro.

    Etymology

    The etymology of 'ringo' comes from Spanish slang, with roots in terms that describe carefreeness and neglect.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a ringo
    To act in a carefree or disorderly manner.
    ser un ringo
    to be like a ringo
    To be in a state of untidiness or lack of personal care.
    estar como un ringo

    Related Words

    scruffy
    Having a neglected or dirty appearance.
    desaliñado
    disorganized
    Lacking order or arrangement.
    desorganizado

    Slang Meanings

    A person who seems uninterested in their appearance.
    He doesn't care what people say; he lives like a ringo.
    No le importa lo que dice la gente, vive como un ringo.
    Someone who acts without caring about social norms.
    At work, he is the ringo of the group, always arriving late.
    En el trabajo, es el ringo del grupo, siempre llega tarde.