This is the 17896th most frequent Polish word.
łatkę
"Łatkę" means "a patch" in English.
"Łatkę" refers to a physical patch or repair applied to the jacket.
On nosi kurtkę z łatką na łokciu.
He wears a jacket with a patch on the elbow.
"Łatkę" is used figuratively, meaning a label or reputation.
Ta firma zyskała łatkę nieuczciwego biznesu.
This company has gained the reputation of being an unethical business.
"Łatkę" here is also figurative, signifying a stereotype or classification.