malafollá
What does “malafollá” mean in English?
It refers to a bad temper or someone who is habitually surly. The literal translation is 'bad fuck', but it’s more about attitude than anything sexual.
Literally “bad fuck”
You might hear it in Spain, particularly in Granada or Andalusia, to describe someone who's always grumpy or difficult. It’s akin to calling someone a 'miserable bastard' in English.
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