piltrafa

Definitions of piltrafa
  1. noun
    a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
    synonyms: alfeñique, debilucho, débil, merengue, naco, poroto, sietemesino
    see moresee less
    types:
    ñoño
    an insipid weakling who is foolishly sentimental
    blandengue, membrillo, mollejón, sentimental
    a person who is weak and excessively sentimental
    blandorro, cagón, inflapollas, lila, llorón, meón, pollaboba
    a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy
    type of:
    alma, humano, individuo, mortal, persona, ser humano
    a human being
  2. noun
    food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
    synonyms: barredura, basura, bazofia, desperdicio, desperdicios, despojo, majaderías, migajas, residuo, resto, ripio, sandeces, tonterías
    see moresee less
    type of:
    residuos
    any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘piltrafa'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family