gallus

[ˈɡæləs]

adjective

destemido, corajoso, atrevido

1. Bold, daring, or fearless in manner or behavior

He had a gallus attitude that impressed everyone.

Ele tinha uma atitude destemida que impressionava a todos.

2. Cheeky or impudent; showing a lack of proper respect

That's a gallus thing to say to your boss.

Isso é algo atrevido para dizer ao seu chefe.

NYC Slang

ballsy

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Scotland

gallus

Primary usage; common in Scottish English dialect

General Portuguese

destemido

Standard translation for bold/fearless sense

Portugal

atrevido

Used for cheeky or impudent sense

gallus as brass - extremely bold and shameless

gallus wee so-and-so - cheeky person (Scottish)

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