malinguâ

Macanese

Etymology

ma-língu +‎ -â. See also Portuguese maldizer.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ma.liŋˈɡwɐ/, /ma.liŋˈɡwa/

Verb

malinguâ

  1. to badmouth, to curse (to say bad things about others)
    Tudo dia malinguâ
    He spends all day badmouthing people
  2. to gossip
    Synonym: chuchumecâ
    Chiquita boca-rôto qui nôm pôde más, nôm têm fim di malinguâ pa tudo vánda!
    Chiquita can't keep any secrets, she doesn't stop gossiping everywhere!

References

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