piripaque

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Portuguese

Etymology

Unknown. Possibly onomatopoeic.

Pronunciation

 

  • Rhymes: (Brazil) -aki, (Portugal) -akɨ
  • Hyphenation: pi‧ri‧pa‧que

Noun

piripaque m (plural piripaques) (informal)

  1. sudden and momentary indisposition
  2. disease or indisposition of unknown cause
    Synonym: macacoa
  3. nervous fit
    Synonyms: chilique, faniquito
  4. hindrance, problem, especially one of unknown cause

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