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gritadeira

[gri.ta.DEI.ra]
nounfemininepl: gritadeiras
a woman who shouts or screams frequently; a loud or noisy woman
1. A female person who has the habit of shouting, screaming, or speaking very loudly
She is such a gritadeira that everyone can hear her from across the street.
Ela é uma gritadeira que todos conseguem ouvi-la do outro lado da rua.
2. A device or tool that produces loud sounds or shouts (mechanical or electronic)
The alarm gritadeira startled everyone in the building.
A sirene gritadeira assustou todos no prédio.
NYC Slang
loudmouth; screamer
Synonyms
berradeiravociferadorabarulhentaruidosa
Antonyms
silenciosaquietacalada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gritadeira
Common usage to describe a loud, talkative woman
Rio de Janeiro
gritadeira
Often used colloquially with humorous or pejorative connotation
São Paulo
gritadeira
Standard usage, sometimes referring to sirens or alarms
Portugal
gritadeira
Less commonly used; alternatives like 'berradeira' preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser uma gritadeira
mulher gritadeira
voz de gritadeira
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