gincana

Italian

Alternative forms

Noun

gincana f (plural gincane)

  1. gymkhana

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from English gymkhana, from Hindi गेंदख़ाना (gendxānā) / Urdu گیندخانا‎ (gendxānā, “racquet court”), influenced by English gymnastics and gymnasium.

Pronunciation
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ʒĩˈkɐ.nɐ/

Noun

gincana f (plural gincanas)

  1. (motor sports) a competition involving the display of driving skills
  2. a competition where teams (or, less commonly, individuals) compete in activities that are fun rather than sportslike, such as treasure hunts, quizzes and sack races

Alternative forms
  • ginkana (dated)
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