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Portuguese
Etymology
Possibly related to jacu, from Old Tupi îa'ku.
Pronunciation
Noun
jeca m or f by sense (plural jecas)
- (Brazil, usually derogatory) a hillbilly, yokel, rustic
- Synonyms: caipira, jacu
Adjective
jeca m or f (plural jecas)
- (Brazil, usually derogatory) rustic, hillbilly, provincial
- Synonyms: caipira, interiorano, jacu