What is the english translation for the italian word malletada?

If it is not spelt like that I'm really sorry! But any translations for similar italian words would be appreciated, if I have mispelt itWhat is the english translation for the italian word malletada?
Hi.
I don't think it's spelled correctly. It could be:
maledetta: cursed or damned (adjective)
or
malefatta: wrongdoing (noun)
I could do better if you could give me the context in which the word was said.....
:-) N.

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