estrelismo

Portuguese

Etymology

From estrela +‎ -ismo.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /is.tɾeˈliz.mu/, /es.tɾeˈliz.mu/
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /iʃ.tɾeˈliʒ.mu/, /eʃ.tɾeˈliʒ.mu/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /es.tɾeˈliz.mo/
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /(i)ʃ.tɾɨˈliʒ.mu/

Noun

estrelismo m (plural estrelismos)

  1. the behavior of someone who thinks of themselves as a celebrity and believes they're more important than others: diva behavior
    Ela foi acusada de estrelismo após recusar tirar fotos com fãs.She was accused of diva behavior after refusing to take photos with fans.

Derived terms

  • ataque de estrelismo