repulsive things

[/rɪˈpʌlsɪv θɪŋz/]
noun phrasepl: repulsive things (already plural)
coisas repugnantes
1. Objects, substances, or matters that are extremely unpleasant, disgusting, or offensive to the senses or emotions
The basement was filled with repulsive things like rotting food and moldy debris.
O porão estava cheio de coisas repugnantes como comida apodrecida e entulho mofado.
2. Behaviors, actions, or ideas that provoke strong feelings of disgust or aversion
His repulsive things he said during the meeting shocked everyone.
As coisas repugnantes que ele disse durante a reunião chocaram a todos.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'repulsive things' is used to describe matters that violate cultural cleanliness norms or moral standards. In Brazil, colloquial expressions like 'coisas nojeiras' are often used in casual conversation, while in formal contexts, 'coisas repugnantes' is preferred. The concept extends beyond physical disgust to include morally offensive behavior or ideas.
NYC Slang
gross stuff
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disgusting thingsabominable thingsrevolting thingsvile thingsloathsome thingsoffensive things
Antonyms / Antônimos
attractive thingsappealing thingspleasant thingsdelightful things

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coisas repugnantes
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
coisas nojeiras
More colloquial, informal variant
São Paulo
coisas asquerosas
Also used informally in business contexts
Portugal
coisas repugnantes
Same as Brazilian but may use 'nojeiro' in informal speech

Related Words

repulsiverepulsionrepeldisgustingabhorrentloathsomevile

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn one's stomach (repulsive things that disgust)
make one's skin crawl (repulsive things that provoke fear or disgust)
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