fominha

Portuguese

Etymology

From fome +‎ -inha.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /fɔˈmi.ɲɐ/, /fuˈmi.ɲɐ/

  • Hyphenation: fo‧mi‧nha

Noun

fominha f (plural fominhas)

  1. diminutive of fome
    Synonyms: fomezinha, fomeca, fomezita, fomita

Adjective

fominha m or f (plural fominhas)

  1. (Brazil, sports, of a player) being a ball hog

Noun

fominha m or f by sense (plural fominhas)

  1. (Brazil, sports) ball hog (player who keeps the ball to themselves, rather than passing it)
    Synonym: guloso

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