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/ma-la-FA-cha/

A person who dresses sloppily, looks unkempt, or clearly doesn't put any effort into their appearance. In Mexico, 'malafacha' is the word for someone who shows up wrinkled, mismatched, or basically like they got dressed in the dark. Not violent, but not flattering.

Example

"He shows up to work looking totally disheveled — not even ironed."

"Don't invite that slob to the wedding, he'll show up in flip-flops."

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Regional synonyms:

Platillo mexicano hecho con tortilla frita bañada en salsa verde o roja, con crema, queso y cebolla. Son la cura oficial de la cruda en México y el desayuno perfecto después de una noche de fiesta.