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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "MAH" (as in "mark") + "lah" (as in "lava") + "OO" (as in "Uber") + "bah" (as in "bar")/

Meaning

In Spain, to be in a terrible mood, cranky, and spoiling for a fight. Someone who is "de mala uva" is irritable and best left alone.

Examples

He's in a foul mood today, don't ask him anything.

He woke up so grumpy there was no dealing with him.

Regional synonyms

US dollars, a humorous Mexican expression for green bills, used especially along the border and among Mexican-Americans. The name literally means 'frog skins,' a playful nod to the color of American cash.