barraco

See also: Barraco

Portuguese

Etymology

From barraca (“tent, hut”).

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -aku

Noun

barraco m (plural barracos)

1. shack (crude hut)

   Synonyms: choupana, cabana, casebre

2. (Brazil, slang) intense verbal conflict (maybe edging toward physical conflict), specially between two persons or sides and concerning personal matters, in the presence of more people

Descendants

• Kadiwéu: balaacogo