neat threads

[/niːt θrɛdz/]
noun
roupas legais / roupas maneiras / roupa bacana
1. Stylish, well-coordinated, or fashionable clothing; clothes that look good and are well-put-together
Check out my neat threads for the party tonight!
Veja só minha roupa maneira para a festa de hoje à noite!
2. Fashionable or impressive outfits that demonstrate good taste in clothing
He's always wearing neat threads to impress his friends.
Ele sempre usa roupas bacanas para impressionar seus amigos.
The term 'neat threads' is typical of American urban and hip-hop culture, particularly in NYC and other major cities. In Brazil, while 'threads' (fios de roupa) is known through American cultural influence, the more common expressions are 'roupas legais' or 'roupas maneiras' in casual speech. The slang became popular in the 1970s-80s and remains relevant in modern street culture and fashion discourse.
NYC Slang
fly threads / fresh fit / drip
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fly threadsfresh threadsdope threadsstylish clothesfashionable outfitthreads
Antonyms / Antônimos
shabby clothesworn-out threadsmessy outfitunfashionable clothing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roupas legais / roupas maneiras
Common colloquial term in everyday Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
roupa bacana / roupa chique
More regional slang usage in Rio's vernacular
São Paulo
roupa estilosa / look maneiro
Modern urban usage in São Paulo's fashion context
Portugal
roupas porreiras / roupa gira
Portuguese equivalent using local slang terms

Related Words

threadsdripfitfashionstyleoutfitwardrobe

Related Idioms & Phrases

threads that kill
on point threads
bringing neat threads
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