X9

Portuguese

Etymology

Different origins are proposed. One relates it to Secret Agent X-9, a comics detective character. Another one connects it to the inmates of "pavilion 9" of the former Carandiru Penitentiary, many of which were informers.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈʃiz ˈnɔ.vi/
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /ˈʃiʒ ˈnɔ.vi/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈʃiz ˈnɔ.ve/
 

Noun

X9 m or f by sense (plural X9s)

  1. (Brazil, slang) snitch, informer, grass
    Synonyms: cagueta, dedo-duro, delator, linguarudo
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