calcinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From calça +‎ -inha.

Noun

calcinha f (plural calcinhas)

  1. panties (underpants for females)
    Synonym: cueca (Portugal)

Usage notes

This word is more common in Brazil and, when used in Portugal, it usually in the plural.

Noun

calcinha m (plural calcinhas)

  1. (Portugal, informal) an effeminate or easily afraid man
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