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jabá

[ʒa.ˈba]
nounmasculinepl: jabás
advertising plug; promotional mention; payola
1. Free advertising or promotional mention given on radio, TV, or in media, often in exchange for favors or as a courtesy
The radio station gave the new restaurant a jabá during the morning show.
A rádio deu um jabá para o novo restaurante no programa da manhã.
2. Undisclosed or informal payment/benefit given to secure media coverage or promotional support
The influencer received jabá from the brand instead of a direct payment.
A influenciadora recebeu jabá da marca em vez de pagamento direto.
NYC Slang
plug; shout-out
Synonyms
propagandapublicidadepromoçãoanúncio

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jabá
Common term in media and advertising industries
Rio de Janeiro
jabá
Widely used in radio and TV contexts
São Paulo
jabá
Common in media and marketing circles
Portugal
jabá
Less common; may use 'publicidade' or 'promoção' instead

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar um jabá
receber jabá
jabá escondido
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