catinga

Portuguese

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kɐ.ˈt(ʃ)ĩ.ɡɐ/
  • Hyphenation: ca‧tin‧ga

Etymology 1

Uncertain.

Noun

catinga f (plural catingas)

  1. funk (foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odour)
    Synonyms: nhaca, fedor

Etymology 2

Perhaps from Kimbundu kaxingi.

Noun

catinga m (plural catingas)

  1. miser, nitpicker

Adjective

catinga (plural, comparable)

  1. stingy, narrow-minded

Etymology 3

From Old Tupi kaa'tinga.

Noun

catinga f (plural catingas)

  1. Alternative form of caatinga
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