bassula

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Kimbundu kubasula.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /baˈsu.lɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /baˈsu.la/

  • Hyphenation: bas‧su‧la

Noun

bassula f (plural bassulas)

  1. (Angola) the act of tripping someone in a physical fight; trip
    Synonyms: rasteira, rodo