boludo
What it means
Insult meaning idiot; also familiar address among friends.
Literally “big-balled”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “bo loo do”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Especially Argentina/Uruguay; relationship and tone are decisive.
How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar
Especially Argentina/Uruguay; relationship and tone are decisive. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.