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gracejo

[gra-se-'ʒo]
nounmasculinepl: gracejos
jest, joke, witticism, jesting remark
1. A witty or humorous remark; a joke or quip made in a playful manner
He made a gracejo that made everyone laugh.
Ele fez um gracejo que fez todos rirem.
2. The act or habit of joking; jesting or bantering
His constant gracejo entertained the group.
Seu gracejo constante entretinha o grupo.
3. A playful or witty comment, often with underlying humor or slight mockery
The gracejo was not meant to offend anyone.
O gracejo não tinha a intenção de ofender ninguém.
NYC Slang
crack, wisecrack, quip
Synonyms
brincadeirapiadachistetroçazombariagraceja
Antonyms
seriedadegravidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gracejo
Common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
gracejo
Frequently used in casual conversation and humor
São Paulo
gracejo
Standard usage
Portugal
gracejo
Standard usage, considered somewhat formal or literary

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer um gracejo
soltar um gracejo
gracejo de mau gosto
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