fónix

Portuguese

Etymology

A minced oath of foda-se.

Pronunciation

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ˈfɔ.niks/

• Hyphenation: fó‧nix

Interjection

fónix

1. (slightly vulgar) used as an intensifier to represent displeasure or anger, approximately translates to fuck, but not quite as severe; but also to represent indifference or contempt

   Synonyms: fosga-se, fogo