palavrinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From palavra +‎ -inha.

Noun

palavrinha f (plural palavrinhas)

  1. diminutive of palavra (“short/small word”)
  2. any obscure word used pretentiously
  3. short conversation
    Dar uma palavrinha com alguem
    To have a quick chat with somebody
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