nounfemininepl: canhotices
left-handedness; a trick or cunning action performed with skill
1. The quality or characteristic of being left-handed
His canhotice made him excel at certain sports.
Sua canhotice o fez se destacar em certos esportes.
2. A clever trick, cunning maneuver, or skillful action; a bit of trickery or artfulness
He pulled off a canhotice to win the game.
Ele fez uma canhotice para ganhar o jogo.
3. A witty or clever remark; a cunning stratagem
That was a clever canhotice to avoid the question.
Aquela foi uma canhotice inteligente para evitar a pergunta.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'canhotice' is a versatile colloquial term that reflects the Brazilian cultural appreciation for cleverness and wit. While it can literally mean left-handedness, it is more commonly used to describe someone's cunning ability to navigate situations skillfully or perform clever tricks. The term carries a somewhat playful or admiring connotation rather than a negative one in most contexts.
NYC Slang
hustle; trick; sleight of hand
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