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Portuguese
Etymology
From Jão, pet form of João (“John”).
Pronunciation
Noun
jão m (plural jãos or jões)
- (Brazil, derogatory) zero (unimportant person)
- Synonym: joão-ninguém
- (Brazil, often derogatory) average Joe
- Synonym: zé
- (Brazil, informal) dude, guy
- Synonyms: mano, véi
- (Brazil) what's-his-name
- Synonym: fulano
Further reading
- “jão”, in Dicionário inFormal (in Portuguese), 2006–2024