mordida
- A Spanish term commonly used in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries to refer to a bribe, especially one given to a public official to expedite a process or avoid a penalty. nounThe driver gave the police officer a mordida to avoid getting a ticket.In some countries, giving a mordida is a common way to get things done faster.
- In a more literal sense, it can also mean 'bite' in Spanish, referring to the act of biting or a small piece bitten off. nounHe took a mordida of the apple and smiled.The cake was so tempting that she couldn't resist taking a mordida.