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destampo

[dɛʃ.ˈtɐ̃.pu]
nounmasculinepl: destampos
untimeliness, inopportuneness, lack of timing
1. The quality or state of being untimely, inopportune, or poorly timed; an action or remark made at an inappropriate moment
His comment was a complete destampo given the serious nature of the meeting.
Seu comentário foi um destampo completo considerando a natureza séria da reunião.
2. An indiscreet or tactless remark; something said or done without proper timing or social awareness
Making that joke was a destampo that offended everyone present.
Fazer aquela piada foi um destampo que ofendeu todos os presentes.
NYC Slang
bad timing, wrong move, tactless remark
Synonyms
inoportunointempestividadefalta de tatoinconveniência
Antonyms
oportunidadeconveniênciatiming perfeito

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
destampo
Common colloquial usage to describe poorly timed remarks or actions
Portugal
intemperança, falta de oportunidade
Less commonly used; Portuguese speakers tend to use alternative expressions

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer um destampo
dizer um destampo
ser um destampo
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