baitola

Portuguese

Etymology

Unknown. Popularly theorized to come from the English buy toller or by toller.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /bajˈto.lɐ/ [baɪ̯ˈto.lɐ]

  • Rhymes: -olɐ
  • Hyphenation: bai‧to‧la

Noun

baitola m (plural baitolas)

  1. (Northeast Brazil, humorous or derogatory) An effeminate, fruity man, especially a homosexual one; a sissy.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:bicha

Usage notes

  • May be used in a jocular or insulting manner depending on context.

Further reading

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