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/Sounds like "bahn" (as in "bar") + "DEE" (as in "deep") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

A rascal, a mischievous person or lovable troublemaker. Across Mexico and Central America, "bandido" is used affectionately for someone who pulls pranks or bends the rules with a grin. Coming from a grandmother, it is practically a term of endearment.

Examples

You little rascal, you already ate all the fruit!

He is a real troublemaker but somehow everyone loves him.

Regional synonyms

The sports analyst who provides opinion and context during a soccer broadcast alongside the play-by-play narrator. He explains tactics, questions the referee, and according to fans always loudly states what everyone already figured out ten seconds earlier.