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moleirão

[mo.lei.ˈɾɐ̃w̃]
nounmasculinepl: moleirões
soft or weak-willed person; a spineless individual
1. A person who is excessively soft, weak, or lacking in determination and willpower
He is such a moleirão that he cannot make any decision on his own.
Ele é um moleirão que não consegue tomar nenhuma decisão sozinho.
2. Someone who is easily manipulated or overly compliant
Don't be a moleirão; stand up for yourself!
Não seja um moleirão; defenda-se!
NYC Slang
wimp, pushover, weak sauce
Synonyms
fracomedrosocovardemolepusilânimefrouxo
Antonyms
corajosofortefirmedeterminadovalente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
moleirão
Common colloquial term for a weak-willed person
Portugal
mole
Portuguese equivalent, though moleirão is also understood

Related Idioms & Phrases

Ser um moleirão
Agir como um moleirão
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