pentelho
Portuguese
Etymology
From a contracted form of Vulgar Latin *pectiniculus, from Latin pecten (“pubis”), pente + -elho. Cognate with Spanish pendejo.
Pronunciation
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Noun
pentelho m (plural pentelhos)
- (vulgar) pubic hair
- (Brazil, vulgar, derogatory) a young boy, especially an annoying one
Related terms
Further reading
- “pentelho” in Dicionário infopédia da Língua Portuguesa. Porto: Porto Editora, 2003–2024.
- Template:R:Priberam
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