maxambomba

Portuguese

Etymology

From English machine pump. Doublet of machimbombo.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /mɐ.ʃɐ̃ˈbõ.bɐ/

  • Hyphenation: ma‧xam‧bom‧ba

Noun

maxambomba f (plural maxambombas)

  1. (Brazil, vehicles) an early urban rail vehicle
  2. (Brazil, informal) jalopy (old, dilapidated car)
    Synonym: calhambeque

Further reading

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