catinga
Portuguese
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kɐ.ˈt(ʃ)ĩ.ɡɐ/
- Hyphenation: ca‧tin‧ga
Etymology 1
Uncertain.
Noun
catinga f (plural catingas)
- funk (foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odour)
- Synonyms: nhaca, fedor
Etymology 2
Perhaps from Kimbundu kaxingi.
Noun
catinga m (plural catingas)
- miser, nitpicker
Adjective
catinga (plural, comparable)
- stingy, narrow-minded
Etymology 3
From Old Tupi kaa'tinga.
Noun
catinga f (plural catingas)
- Alternative form of caatinga