calâ-bóca

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Macanese

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Portuguese calar a boca.

Verb

calâ-bóca

  1. to shut up, to stop talking
    Cala bóca, né-bôm papiâ boboriça
    Shut up, don't talk nonsense

Usage notes

  • Standalone calâ is uncommon.

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