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/Sounds like 'HAH-sehr ehl ree-DEE-koo-loh'/

To make a fool of oneself in public by saying or doing something inappropriate, wrong, or clumsy, resulting in visible embarrassment. It is one of the most universal and unavoidable experiences of human social life.

Example

"I made a fool of myself during the presentation and didn't know what to do."

"I'd rather stay silent than make a fool of myself in front of everyone."

Regional synonyms:

Algo de mala calidad, barato, descuidado o que da vergüenza ajena. En España 'cutre' describe todo lo que no tiene clase ni esfuerzo: bares, regalos, planes.