punhetagem

Portuguese

Etymology

From punheta +‎ -agem.

Noun

punhetagem f (plural punhetagens)

1. (Brazil, slang) the act of beating around the bush

   Synonym: enrolação

2. (Brazil, slang) delay

   Synonym: demora

3. (Brazil, slang) the act of protracting or procrastinating

   Synonym: procrastinação

Related terms

• punheta
• punhetar