espírito de porco

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “pig spirit”. From the popular perception of pigs being unclean animals.

Noun

espírito de porco m (plural espíritos de porco) (idiomatic, derogatory)

  1. (countable) mean-spirited person
    Synonyms: mal-intencionado, maldoso
  2. (countable) spoilsport, killjoy
    Synonym: estraga-prazeres
  3. (uncountable) mean-spiritedness, evil-mindedness
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