porquería

Definitions of porquería
  1. noun
    nonsensical talk or writing
    synonyms: basura, birria, bodrio, borra, hojarasca, paja, tonterías, zurrapa, ñiquiñaque
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    type of:
    tonterías
    a worthless message
  2. noun
    a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse
    synonyms: cochinada, inmundicia, marranada, suciedad
  3. noun
    worthless material that is to be disposed of
    synonyms: basura, birria, bodrio, borra, hojarasca, paja, zurrapa, ñiquiñaque
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    types:
    cascajo, cascote, derribo, despojo, detrito, deyección, escombro, escombros, resto, ripio
    the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
    chatarra, hierro viejo
    iron to be melted again and reworked
    type of:
    residuos
    any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
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