Portuguese

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Etymology

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From gaiato +‎ -ice.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ɡaj.aˈt͡ʃi.si/ [ɡaɪ̯.aˈt͡ʃi.si]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ɡaj.aˈt͡ʃi.se/ [ɡaɪ̯.aˈt͡ʃi.se]

  • Hyphenation: gai‧a‧ti‧ce

Noun

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gaiatice f (plural gaiatices)

  1. playfulness
    Synonyms: brincadeira, piada
  2. trickery
    Synonym: malandragem
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