mauricinho

Portuguese

Etymology

From Maurício (“Maurice”, given name) +‎ -inho.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /maw.ɾiˈsĩ.ɲu/ [maʊ̯.ɾiˈsĩ.j̃u]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /maw.ɾiˈsi.ɲo/ [maʊ̯.ɾiˈsi.ɲo]

Noun

mauricinho m (plural mauricinhos)

  1. (Brazil, slang, derogatory) a young, upper-class man frequently worried about dressing well in parties; a dandy
    Synonym: (Portugal) betinho

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