nounfemininepl: artimanhas
trick, stratagem, cunning device
1. A clever or cunning device, trick, or stratagem used to deceive or achieve a goal through deception
He used an artimanha to win the game without playing fair.
Ele usou uma artimanha para vencer o jogo sem jogar limpo.
2. A deceptive or dishonest scheme or maneuver
The politician's artimanha was exposed by the media.
A artimanha do político foi exposta pela mídia.
3. A clever tactic or ingenious solution, not necessarily dishonest
She came up with an artimanha to solve the problem creatively.
Ela inventou uma artimanha para resolver o problema de forma criativa.
The word 'artimanha' is deeply embedded in Brazilian Portuguese culture and is frequently used in everyday speech, folklore, and media. It often carries a tone of admiration for cleverness or wit, even when the act is morally questionable. The concept reflects Brazilian cultural values of jogo de cintura (flexibility and cunning) and malandragem (street smarts). In American English, similar concepts are expressed through 'game,' 'hustle,' or 'con,' which have comparable cultural significance.
NYC Slang
game, hustle, con, scheme
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