jão

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See also: jaó, jao, Jão, Jao, and JAO

Portuguese

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Etymology

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From Jão, pet form of João (“John”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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jão m (plural jãos or jões)

  1. (Brazil, derogatory) zero (unimportant person)
    Synonym: joão-ninguém
  2. (Brazil, often derogatory) average Joe
    Synonym: zé
  3. (Brazil, informal) dude, guy
    Synonyms: mano, véi
  4. (Brazil) what's-his-name
    Synonym: fulano

Further reading

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  • “jão” in Dicionário inFormal.
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