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Portuguese
Etymology
Unknown.
Pronunciation
Noun
calhambeque m (plural calhambeques)
- jalopy (old, dilapidated car)
- Synonyms: caranga, carango, lata-velha
1964 August, “O Calhambeque (Road Hog)”, Erasmo Carlos (lyrics), Gwen Loudermilk and John D. Loudermilk (music), performed by Roberto Carlos, CBS Records International:E fui me acostumando e do carango fui gostando / E o calhambeque, bi-bi / Quero conservar o calhambeque- And I got used to it and starter liking my ride / And the clunker, beep-beep / I want to preserve my clunker
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