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farofa

[fah-ROH-fah]
nounfemininepl: farofas
toasted cassava flour mixture; side dish
1. A Brazilian side dish made from toasted cassava flour (farinha de mandioca) mixed with butter, eggs, vegetables, and seasonings
The barbecue was served with rice, beans, and farofa.
O churrasco foi servido com arroz, feijão e farofa.
2. Finely ground toasted cassava flour used as a seasoning or condiment
She sprinkled farofa over her plate to add more flavor.
Ela polvilhou farofa no seu prato para adicionar mais sabor.
3. Slang: nonsense, rubbish, or foolishness
Stop talking farofa and be serious.
Pare de falar farofa e seja sério.
Synonyms
farinha de mandiocapirão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
farofa
Most common usage as traditional side dish and condiment
Rio de Janeiro
farofa
Traditional in churrasco culture; also used as slang for nonsense
São Paulo
farofa
Standard usage; integral part of regional cuisine
Portugal
farinha de mandioca torrada
Less common; Portuguese prefer traditional flour preparations

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar na farofa - to be in a messy situation
misturar farofa com brasa - to stir up trouble
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