patricinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From Patrícia (“Patricia”, given name) +‎ -inha (diminutive suffix).

Noun

patricinha f (plural patricinhas)

  1. (Brazil, slang, derogatory) a young, upper-class woman overly interested in shopping, personal appearance and social status; a valley girl
    Synonym: (Portugal) betinha
    • 2021, “Boiadeira”‎[1]performed by Ana Castela:
      A maquiagem dela agora é poeira. / A patricinha virou boiadeira.
      Her new make-up is dust. / The valley girl has turned into a cowgirl.

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