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zoeira
🇧🇷 Portuguese slang from Brazil
What does “zoeira” mean?
joking around, banter
Example
“Calma, é só zoeira!”
Chill, it's just a joke!
Good to know
Famous meme: "a zoeira não tem limites" (the banter has no limits).
Who you can say it to
With friends, not your boss
🫂 Friends
The textbook way to say it: brincadeira
Heard in a conversation
The surprise barbecue
Matheus Oxe, sério? Esse moleque não guarda segredo nenhum! Que vacilo.
What?! Seriously? That kid can't keep any secret! What a bad move.
Duda Calma, pode ser caô dele. O Caio adora uma zoeira.
Easy, he might be making it up. Caio loves messing around.
Matheus Tomara. E a grana da carne? Vamos rachar a conta entre todo mundo?
Hope so. And the money for the meat? Shall we split the bill between everyone?
More from Brazil
- caradude, guy
- manobro
- véidude, man
- galeraeveryone, the gang
- zoarto tease, mess with
- mermãobro
- minagirl
- parçabuddy, partner
Songs from Brazil
- Ai Se Eu Te Pego · Michel TelóLevel A1
- Mas Que Nada · Jorge Ben JorLevel A2
- Ainda Bem · Marisa MonteLevel A2
- Não Quero Dinheiro · Tim MaiaLevel A2
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