quitute

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Kimbundu kitutu (“indigestion”).

Pronunciation

 

  • Hyphenation: qui‧tu‧te

Noun

quitute m (plural quitutes)

  1. (Angola, Brazil) delicacy (delicious food or dish)
    Synonyms: iguaria, paparicho, acepipe, manjar, petisco, pitéu
  2. (Brazil) an affectionate action or gesture, such as a cuddle
    Synonyms: cafuné, carinho, meiguice, mimo, quindim

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