farofa

English

Etymology

See etymology at Portuguese farofa.

Noun

farofa (uncountable)

  1. A toasted manioc flour used in Brazilian cookery

Portuguese

Etymology

African borrowing, likely Bantu; see Kimbundu falofa or farofa, referencing a meal made with flour, oil, water, and peanuts.

Noun

farofa f (plural farofas)

  1. (Brazil, cooking) food made from manioc flour cooked in fat
  2. (figuratively) brag; boast

Synonyms
  • (boast): gabarolice

References
  • Schneider, Dictionary of African Borrowings in Brazilian Portuguese
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