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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "lah" (as in "lava") + "FAH" (as in "far") + "chah" (as in "chat")/

Meaning

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.

Examples

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

A Guatemalan fresh tomato salsa made with chopped onion, cilantro, chile, and lime, served alongside grilled meats and traditional dishes. It is the Guatemalan equivalent of Mexican pico de gallo but with its own identity and character.