muque
Portuguese edit
Etymology edit
Alteration of músculo. Compare German Mucki.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
muque m (plural muques)
- (Brazil, informal) well-developed muscle, especially in the upper arm (e.g. the biceps)
- Ele começou a malhar hoje e já acha que tem muque...
- He started working out today and already thinks he's got muscles...
- (Brazil, informal, figurative) strength, power, muscle
- Tem que ter muque pra carregar isso aqui!
- It takes muscle to carry this thing here!