calcinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From calça +‎ -inha.

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /kawˈsĩ.ɲɐ/ [kaʊ̯ˈsĩ.j̃ɐ]

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /kawˈsĩ.ɲɐ/ [kaʊ̯ˈsĩ.j̃ɐ]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /kawˈsi.ɲa/ [kaʊ̯ˈsi.ɲa]

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /kalˈsi.ɲɐ/ [kaɫˈsi.ɲɐ]

Noun

calcinha f (plural calcinhas)

1. (chiefly Brazil) panties (underpants for females)

   Synonym: (Portugal) cuecas

Usage notes

This word is more common in Brazil and, when used in Portugal, it usually in the plural.

Noun

calcinha m (plural calcinhas)

1. (Portugal, informal) an effeminate or easily afraid man