noun General Slang

matraca

mah-TRAH-kah · noun · informal

A motormouth who talks empty (PR)

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Definitions

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Someone who talks endlessly without saying much of substance; a chatterbox.

“Ese tipo es una matraca, habla y habla.”
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matraca In A Sentence

Ese tipo es una matraca, habla y habla.

Origin & Usage

Puerto Rican Spanish; from 'matraca' (rattle/noisemaker).

People Also Ask

What does 'matraca' mean when you call someone that?

It calls someone a motormouth or chatterbox — a person who talks nonstop without saying anything of substance.

Where does 'matraca' come from?

From 'matraca', a wooden rattle or noisemaker; the constant clattering noise became a metaphor for someone who won't stop talking.

Is calling someone a 'matraca' offensive?

It's mildly teasing rather than harsh — a jab at how much someone talks, not a serious insult.

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