Merdil

Portuguese

Etymology

Blend of merda +‎ Brasil.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /meʁˈd͡ʒiw/ [meɦˈd͡ʒiʊ̯]
    • (São Paulo) IPA(key): /meɾˈd͡ʒiw/ [meɾˈd͡ʒiʊ̯]
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /meʁˈd͡ʒiw/ [meʁˈd͡ʒiʊ̯]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /meɻˈd͡ʒiw/ [meɻˈd͡ʒiʊ̯]
 
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /mɨɾˈdil/ [mɨɾˈðiɫ]
    • (Southern Portugal) IPA(key): /mɨɾˈdi.li/ [mɨɾˈði.li]

  • Hyphenation: Mer‧dil

Proper noun

Merdil m

  1. (Brazil, derogatory, vulgar, humorous) Brazil, especially in relation to its social problems
    Synonym: Bostil
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