pilhéria

[pi.ʎə.ˈɾi.ə]

nounfemininepl: pilhérias

joke, jest, witticism

1. A humorous remark or witty comment intended to make people laugh

He made a funny pilhéria that made everyone laugh.

Ele fez uma pilhéria engraçada que fez todos rirem.

2. A playful or mischievous prank or trick

The children played a pilhéria on their teacher.

As crianças pregaram uma pilhéria no professor.

3. A clever or ironic comment made in a lighthearted way

She responded with a witty pilhéria.

Ela respondeu com uma pilhéria bem-humorada.

NYC Slang

wise crack, crack

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General Brazilian

pilhéria

commonly used throughout Brazil for jokes and witty remarks

São Paulo

pilhéria

standard usage in formal and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

pilhéria

commonly used, often with emphasis on humor and wordplay

Portugal

pilhéria

less common than in Brazil; Portuguese speakers may prefer 'brincadeira' or 'gracejo'

fazer uma pilhéria - to make a joke

tomar uma pilhéria na brincadeira - to take a joke in good humor

pilhéria de mau gosto - a tasteless joke

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