mojado
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Meaning · English
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Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
“They're trying to mess around with us,” said a 33-year-old carpenter who identified himself as Alfredo. “But there will still be work, and as long as there's work there will still be ‘mojados.’”
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mojado” mean?
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Is “mojado” formal or informal?
mojado is generally slang.