What does Palhaçada mean?

Brincadeira, coisa ridícula (Clowning, ridiculous thing) For example: "Para com essa palhaçada (Stop with this clowning)"

Where does the slang word Palhaçada come from?

Palhaçada is a slang term from Mozambique. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mozambique and across Africa.

Palhaçada

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Palhaçada definition 1

Brincadeira, coisa ridícula (Clowning, ridiculous thing)

"Para com essa palhaçada (Stop with this clowning)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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