bambambã

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Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Kimbundu mbamba (master), with reduplication.

Pronunciation

Noun

bambambã m or f by sense (plural bambambãs) (Brazil, informal, often derogatory)

  1. big shot (a person with a reputation of importance or power)
  2. know-it-all (someone who claims to be knowledgeable or an expert in something)
  3. bully (person who is cruel to others, especially those who are weaker)
    Synonym: valentão

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