cafife

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Kimbundu kafife.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /kaˈfi.fi/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /kaˈfi.fe/

  • Hyphenation: ca‧fi‧fe

Noun

cafife m (plural cafifes)

  1. (Brazil, informal) persistent misfortune; constant lack of success; a series of disappointments
    Synonym: cafifa
  2. (Brazil, informal) uneasiness; dejection; depression

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