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/Sounds like "DEH" (as in "debt") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "pah" (as in "park") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

Mexican expression meaning something is really bad, terrible quality, or came out horrible. If something is "de la patada" it is awful, unpleasant, or downright disgraceful.

Examples

The service at that place is de la patada, I am never going back.

They treated me terribly and on top of that overcharged me.

Regional synonyms

An affectionate way to refer to your mom in Mexico, the supreme authority of the household. The Mexican jefa is untouchable: she cooks better than anyone, is always right, and nobody in the family dares to contradict her.