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patota

A gang with antisocial or criminal behaviour, especially of urban youths.† patota: Dictionary label: Bolivia, Paraguay, Perú, Río de la Plata, Venezuela and Origin: From pata (paw, foot) plus the suffix -ota.†

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Glossary meaning A gang with antisocial or criminal behaviour, especially of urban youths

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Dictionary label: Bolivia, Paraguay, Perú, Río de la Plata, Venezuela

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Origin: From pata (paw, foot) plus the suffix -ota

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