malandragem

Portuguese

Etymology

From malandro +‎ -agem.

Pronunciation
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ma.lɐ̃ˈdɾa.ʒẽj̃/ [ma.lɐ̃ˈdɾa.ʒẽɪ̯̃]
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /mɐ.lɐ̃ˈdɾa.ʒɐ̃j̃/

Noun

malandragem f (plural malandragens)

  1. the practice of taking advantage of others in order to get by
  2. a group of people who take advantage of others
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