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/Sounds like "BEHN" (as in "bed") + "dee" (as in "deep")/

Meaning

The abbreviated, humorous form of 'bendición' (blessing) to refer to a kid. Used in memes and social media to talk about children as if they're a divine prize nobody asked for but showed up anyway.

Examples

Can't go out, gotta watch the bendi.

She already has three bendis and she's only 22.

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Regional synonyms

A neighborhood bully or tough guy who uses aggression and intimidation to assert dominance. In Ecuador and Peru, the faite is always looking for a fight and uses conflict as a way to show hierarchy. The attitude is more bark than bite most of the time, but the intention is very much to be feared.