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    Torib (en. Tropical fish)

    /toˈɾiβ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who behaves clumsily or makes frequent mistakes.
    That guy is a torib, he always trips.
    Ese chico es un torib, siempre se tropieza.
    Someone who lacks skill in certain activities.
    In the kitchen, my brother is a torib; he never cooks well.
    En la cocina, mi hermano es un torib; nunca le sale bien la comida.

    Etymology

    From colloquial Spanish 'torpe', modified to give a humorous touch.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a torib
    Refers to someone who acts clumsily.
    ser un torib
    there is no torib that doesn't learn
    An expression that suggests even the clumsy can improve.
    no hay torib que no aprenda
    torib on the dance floor
    Used to describe someone who doesn’t know how to dance.
    torib en la pista

    Related Words

    clumsy
    A person who has difficulty performing movements.
    torpe
    awkward
    Someone who is clumsy or manages poorly.
    patoso
    ungainly
    Refers to someone who acts with a lack of agility.
    desmañado

    Slang Meanings

    Humorous use to describe someone as clumsy.
    That play was incredibly torib, a classic.
    Esa jugada fue increíblemente torib, un clásico.
    Refers to comic situations caused by clumsiness.
    Juan's fall was so torib that we all laughed.
    La caída de Juan fue tan torib que todos nos reímos.