muque

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Portuguese

Etymology

Alteration of músculo. Compare German Mucki.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

muque m (plural muques)

  1. (Brazil, informal) well-developed muscle, especially in the upper arm (e.g. the biceps)
    Ele começou a malhar hoje e já acha que tem muque...
    He started working out today and already thinks he's got muscles...
  2. (Brazil, informal, figurative) strength, power, muscle
    Tem que ter muque pra carregar isso aqui!
    It takes muscle to carry this thing here!

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