baitola

Portuguese

Etymology

Unknown. Popularly theorized to come from the English buy toller or by toller.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /bajˈto.lɐ/ [baɪ̯ˈto.lɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /bajˈto.la/ [baɪ̯ˈto.la]

  • Rhymes: -olɐ
  • Hyphenation: bai‧to‧la

Noun

baitola m (plural baitolas)

  1. (Northeast Brazil, humorous or derogatory) sissy, faggot
    Synonyms: bicha, (Brazil) biba, (Brazil) veado

Usage notes

  • May be used in a jocular or insulting manner depending on context.
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