jão

See also: jaó, jao, Jão, Jao, and JAO

Portuguese

Etymology

From Jão, pet form of João (“John”).

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɐ̃w̃

Noun

jão m (plural jãos or jões)

  1. (Brazil, derogatory) zero (unimportant person)
    Synonym: joão-ninguém
  2. (Brazil, often derogatory) average Joe
    Synonym: zé
  3. (Brazil, informal) dude, guy
    Synonyms: mano, véi
  4. (Brazil) what's-his-name
    Synonym: fulano

Further reading

  • “jão”, in Dicionário inFormal (in Portuguese), 2006–2025
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