desplante

[desh-PLAHN-chee]

nounmasculinepl: desplantes

impudence, rudeness, cheek

1. An act or statement showing a lack of respect; bold rudeness or impertinence

His comment was a real desplante to the teacher.

Seu comentário foi um verdadeiro desplante para com a professora.

2. Audacious or cheeky behavior; nerve

She had the desplante to contradict the boss in front of everyone.

Ela teve o desplante de contradizer o chefe na frente de todos.

NYC Slang

nerve, cheek, sass

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desplante

common and widely understood

Rio de Janeiro

desplante

frequently used in colloquial speech

São Paulo

desplante

standard usage

Portugal

desplante

less common; Portuguese speakers may prefer 'descaramento' or 'insolência'

ter o desplante de fazer algo (to have the nerve/cheek to do something)

um desplante descomunal (an outrageous act of impudence)

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