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/Sounds like "peh" (as in "pet" without "t") + "lah" (as in "lava") + "DEHS"/

A swear word, vulgar language, or profanity said at an inappropriate moment. It's used to call out someone for being crude or foul-mouthed when they should be watching their language.

Example

"Don't say bad words in front of the kids."

"He drops F-bombs left and right when he's angry, doesn't care who's listening."

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Cuando la diversión empieza a prender de verdad, ese momento donde la fiesta pasa de tranquila a increíble. En México es cuando la energía se eleva al máximo y nadie quiere irse.