baba-ovo

Portuguese

Etymology

From baba +‎ ovo.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌba.bɐˈo.vu/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌba.baˈo.vo/
 

Noun

baba-ovo m or f by sense (plural baba-ovos, metaphonic)

  1. (Brazil, informal) flatterer, sycophant (one who compliments a lot, usually to gain self-serving favour or advantage from another person)
    Synonyms: bajulador, puxa-saco, adulador, lambe-botas, paga-pau

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