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/Sounds like "teh" (as in "ten") + "NEHR" (as in "net") + "MAH" (as in "mark") + "lahs" (as in "lava") + "POOL" (as in "pool") + "gahs" (as in "garden")/

Meaning

In Spain, to have a bad temper and snap at people over the smallest thing. Said of someone with a sour, irritable character who is quick to get annoyed.

Examples

Watch out for the boss, he has very malas pulgas.

Don't prank him - he has malas pulgas.

Regional synonyms

In Spain, a zoquete refers to someone who is clumsy, lacking common sense, or unable to understand something despite being explained it multiple times. This term is often used to describe someone who consistently makes mistakes or causes problems, especially at the worst possible moment.