The meaning of taboo generally refers to a prohibition on engaging in any social activity that is morally, religiously, or culturally objectionable. Saying something is taboo can mean it is...
Irony of fate is a very popular expression used to indicate an unexpected event and that serves to show that people do not always control what will happen in their lives and others...
Geminada means duplicate, which is arranged in pairs. The most frequent use of the term appears in “detached house”. Semi-detached house is a type of symmetrical construction, which joins two or more...
Poker Face means “poker face”, and designates the expression that poker players must have in order to be able to bluff in the game. The poker face is an empty expression, which shows no feeling,...
The term "good Samaritan" appeared in a biblical parable in the New Testament, in which Jesus Christ directs his followers to love their neighbors as they loved themselves. Currently the expression was...
Forehead is the name given to the individual who appears to be responsible for a particular business or firm, while the true leader remains anonymous, controlling the company. The forehead of...
Friends in common is an expression used in real and virtual life to describe people who have the same friend but who often do not know each other personally. Friends in common is when an individual has...
Best friend is a term commonly used among women to designate a friend with whom one has more trust and special affection. Usually, the best friend is the one you have a...
Friend of the jaguar is the individual who proves to be a friend, and at the same time, he is someone who cannot be trusted, as he is a false person, who betrays friendships, hypocritical and unfaithful. The origin of the term friend of the jaguar...
Chuchu is an edible vegetable produced by a climbing plant also called chuchu or chuchuzeiro. It is consumed cooked, in salads, soups, etc. Popularly, the term "chuchu" is used...
Poking on Facebook is a function of the social network that allows a person to get the attention of their friends. The nudge on facebook is meant to say "Hey, I'm here!" or "Hi, how are you?" In many...
Brucutu is a slang meaning coarse, rude, brutish man. The word Brucutu originated from the main character of the comic book magazine, with the same name as the character. The story was created...
Syrup is a type of medicine that contains a lot of sugar in its composition, it is a term from the Arabic sharab (which means syrup or potion). Syrup is also a widely used slang throughout...
Banzo means a feeling of nostalgia that African blacks have when they are away from their country, it is a term of African origin. Banzo means to be sad, thoughtful, astonished. The term banzo...
Baba ovo is a Brazilian slang used with the same meaning as the popular expression "sack kisser". Designates the individual who gives a lot of praise and flattery to another person usually with the intention of...