gambiar, improvisar com criatividade
1. A person who solves problems through ingenuity and improvisation using whatever materials are available
He's a real MacGyver when it comes to fixing things without proper tools.
Ele é um verdadeiro MacGyver quando se trata de consertar coisas sem ferramentas adequadas.
2. To solve a problem creatively and resourcefully using unconventional or improvised methods
We had to MacGyver a solution with duct tape and string.
Tivemos que improvisar uma solução com fita adesiva e barbante.
3. An improvised or makeshift solution to a problem
That repair job is just a MacGyver; it won't last long.
Esse conserto é apenas um improviso; não vai durar muito.
Named after the 1985-1992 American television character Angus MacGyver, who solved complex problems using everyday items. The term has become a cultural reference in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries to describe creative problem-solving and resourcefulness. In Brazilian culture, it's often used admiringly to describe someone's ability to 'dar um jeito' (find a way around obstacles). The term is widely recognized in tech and startup communities in both countries as shorthand for innovative, quick-fix solutions.
NYC Slang
MacGyver, MacG, to MacGyver something
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →