quizumba

Portuguese

Etymology

Unknown. Possibly related to Kimbundu kizomba (“party”). See also kizomba.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kiˈzũ.bɐ/

• Hyphenation: qui‧zum‧ba

Noun

quizumba f (plural quizumbas)

1. (Mozambique, zoology) Crocuta crocuta (spotted hyena)
2. (Rio de Janeiro, informal) confusion, disorder

   Synonyms: alvoroço, baderna, bagunça