soltar a franga

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “to let the hen out”.

Verb

soltar a franga (first-person singular present solto a franga, first-person singular preterite soltei a franga, past participle soltado a franga)

1. (informal, idiomatic) to paint the town red, to let loose
2. (informal, idiomatic, of a man) to act in an effeminate manner