prender o burro

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, to tie the donkey.

Verb

prender o burro (first-person singular present prendo o burro, first-person singular preterite prendi o burro, past participle prendido o burro, short past participle preso o burro)

  1. (idiomatic) to sulk, to become sulky
    Synonym: amuar