ginga

Limos Kalinga

Noun

ginga

1. voice

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Portuguese

Etymology

From gingar (“to sway; to waddle”), of uncertain origin.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʒĩɡɐ/

Noun

ginga f (plural gingas)

1. (Brazil, informal) fluid or sexy body movement

   Synonym: gingado

   1. (soccer, capoeira) feint (movement made to confuse the opponent)
   2. (informal) waddle; swagger (swaying gait)

      Synonym: bamboleio

2. (nautical) a stern-mounted oar
3. (Brazil, slang) swag (fashionable, easy-going behaviour)
4. (Brazil, music, informal) groove (an enjoyable, danceable rhythm)

Verb

ginga

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