jão

See also: jaó, jao, Jão, Jao, and JAO

Portuguese

Etymology

From Jão, pet form of João (“John”).

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɐ̃w̃

Noun

jão m (plural jãos or jões)

1. (Brazil, derogatory) zero (unimportant person)

   Synonym: joão-ninguém

2. (Brazil, often derogatory) average Joe

   Synonym: zé

3. (Brazil, informal) dude, guy

   Synonyms: mano, véi

4. (Brazil) what's-his-name

   Synonym: fulano

Further reading

• “jão”, in Dicionário inFormal (in Portuguese), 2006–2024