malinguâ

Macanese

Etymology

ma-língu +‎ -â. See also Portuguese maldizer.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ma.liŋˈɡwɐ/, /ma.liŋˈɡwa/

Verb

malinguâ

1. to badmouth, to curse (to say bad things about others)

   Tudo dia malinguâ

   He spends all day badmouthing people

2. to gossip

   Synonym: chuchumecâ

   Chiquita boca-rôto qui nôm pôde más, nôm têm fim di malinguâ pa tudo vánda!

   Chiquita can't keep any secrets, she doesn't stop gossiping everywhere!

References

• https://www.macaneselibrary.org/pub/english/uipatua.htm#m