patricinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From Patrícia (“Patricia”, given name) +‎ -inha (diminutive suffix).

Noun

patricinha f (plural patricinhas)

  1. (Brazil, slang, derogatory) a young, upper-class woman overly interested in shopping, personal appearance and social status; a valley girl
    Synonym: (Portugal) betinha

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