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Words starting with "M" (153 found, showing 1-50)
Malta
Borrowed from Portuguese slang meaning “crew” or “the gang.”. Usage: A malta vai pra praia amanhã, vens? (The gang’s goi...
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A word meaning 'very' or 'a lot,' used for emphasis (originating from Shona maningi). Often combined with nice as maning...
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“Bro/Sis,” informal way to address a guy (mano) or girl (mana) even if not actually siblings.
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Insistir / perseguir romanticamente (To insist / pursue romantically)
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“Talked-about girl,” meaning a girl who’s the subject of gossip. Usage: Depois daquela festa ela virou mboa falada lá no...
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A fun way to emphasize something belonging to someone, like “his girl” or “his thing.”
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