adjective/verb (past tense and past participle)
manipulado, fraudado, equipado
1. Fraudulently arranged or manipulated to produce a predetermined result
The election was rigged in favor of the incumbent.
A eleição foi manipulada a favor do candidato à reeleição.
2. Equipped or fitted with particular apparatus or gear
The boat was rigged with new sails.
O barco foi equipado com velas novas.
3. Unfairly arranged or set up to ensure a particular outcome
The game was rigged against us from the start.
O jogo foi armado contra nós desde o início.
4. Dressed or clothed (informal usage)
He was rigged out in expensive designer clothes.
Ele estava vestido com roupas caras de designer.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'rigged' commonly refers to electoral fraud, sports manipulation, or unfair game outcomes. It carries strong connotations of dishonesty and corruption. In nautical contexts, it refers to the technical fitting of ships. The word has become increasingly prevalent in political discourse and social media discussions about fairness.
NYC Slang
fixed, set up, played
Related Idioms & Phrases
rigged game - a game with predetermined outcome
rigged election - fraudulent electoral process
rigged out - dressed up or equipped
rigged against - unfairly set up in opposition to someone
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