malandragem

Portuguese

Etymology

From malandro +‎ -agem.

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ma.lɐ̃ˈdɾa.ʒẽj̃/ [ma.lɐ̃ˈdɾa.ʒẽɪ̯̃]

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /mɐ.lɐ̃ˈdɾa.ʒɐ̃j̃/

Noun

malandragem f (plural malandragens)

1. the practice of taking advantage of others in order to get by
2. a group of people who take advantage of others