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golpinho

[gol-PI-nyo]
nounmasculinepl: golpinhos
small blow, light tap, minor trick
1. A small or light blow; a gentle tap or hit
He gave the ball a small tap with the golf club.
Ele deu um golpinho na bola com o taco de golfe.
2. A minor or clever trick; a small swindle
That was a nice little trick to impress the audience.
Aquele foi um golpinho legal para impressionar o público.
3. A petty scam or small confidence trick
Street vendors sometimes use small cons to cheat tourists.
Vendedores de rua às vezes usam golpinhos para enganar turistas.
NYC Slang
light jab, quick con, petty scam
Synonyms
tapinhapancadinhatruqueardilzinho
Antonyms
golpe fortegolpão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
golpinho
Common usage throughout Brazil for light blows and minor tricks
Rio de Janeiro
golpinho
Often used in street vernacular for petty scams
São Paulo
golpinho
Used similarly to general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
pancadinha, pequeno golpe
Less commonly used; Portuguese speakers prefer alternatives

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar um golpinho em alguém
levar um golpinho
aplicar um golpinho
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