maverick

[/ˈmævərɪk/]

nounpl: mavericks

maverico

1. An independent-minded person who does not go along with a group or organization

He's a maverick who refuses to follow the company's policies.

Ele é um maverico que se recusa a seguir as políticas da empresa.

2. An unbranded calf or yearling

The rancher found a maverick in the herd that needed to be branded.

O fazendeiro encontrou um novilho sem marca no rebanho que precisava ser marcado.

3. A person who acts independently or unconventionally

She's a maverick in the fashion industry, creating her own unique style.

Ela é uma mavérica na indústria da moda, criando seu próprio estilo único.

NYC Slang

rogue, lone wolf

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

maverico; inconformista

Both terms are used, with maverico being more literal and inconformista emphasizing the nonconforming aspect

Portugal

mavérico; independente

Portuguese often uses 'independente' to describe someone who doesn't follow conventions

a lone wolf

march to the beat of one's own drum

go against the grain

think outside the box

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