farofa

English

Etymology

From Portuguese farofa, probably from Kimbundu falofa.

Noun

farofa (uncountable)

1. A toasted manioc flour used in Brazilian cookery, typically as an accompaniment to a main meal. [from 20th c.]
   • 2003, Peter Robb, A Death in Brazil, Bloomsbury, published 2005, page 83:

     Farofa will be a part of any memorable Brazilian lunch, and it was of one in particular.

Portuguese

Etymology

African borrowing, likely Bantu; see Kimbundu falofa or farofa, referencing a meal made with flour, oil, water, and peanuts.

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /faˈɾɔ.fɐ/

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /faˈɾɔ.fɐ/
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /faˈɾɔ.fa/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /fɐˈɾɔ.fɐ/

Noun

farofa f (plural farofas)

1. (Brazil, cooking) food made from manioc flour cooked in fat
2. (figuratively) brag; boast

   Synonym: gabarolice

References

• Schneider, Dictionary of African Borrowings in Brazilian Portuguese