siricutico

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Portuguese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Possibly from Old Tupi [Term?].

Pronunciation[edit]

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /si.ɾi.kuˈt͡ʃi.ku/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /si.ɾi.kuˈt͡ʃi.ko/

  • Hyphenation: si‧ri‧cu‧ti‧co

Noun[edit]

siricutico m (plural siricuticos)

  1. (Brazil, informal) great will or impetus to do something
  2. (Brazil, informal) anxious or nervous crisis