stogie

[/ˈstoʊɡi/]
nounmasculinepl: stogies
charuto
1. A cheap or inferior cigar, typically a large one
He lit up a stogie after dinner.
Ele acendeu um charuto após o jantar.
2. Any cigar, especially a cheap or bulky one
The old man enjoyed smoking a stogie on his porch.
O velho gostava de fumar um charuto na varanda.
The word 'stogie' originated in America and is associated with working-class cigar smoking culture, particularly in New York City. It often carries connotations of casual, inexpensive cigars rather than premium varieties. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'charuto' is the standard term, and 'stogie' would be understood as an English loanword. The term has cultural significance in hip-hop and African-American vernacular English in the USA.
NYC Slang
stogie - commonly used in NYC to refer to cheap cigars, especially in urban slang and hip-hop culture
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cigarsmokecheroot

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
charuto
Standard term for cigar, but 'stogie' is less commonly used in Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
charuto
Preferred term; stogie understood but considered archaic or English term
São Paulo
charuto
Standard usage; stogie not typically used in colloquial speech
Portugal
charuto
Standard Portuguese term; stogie rarely used

Related Words

cigartobaccosmokingCuban

Related Idioms & Phrases

smoke a stogie - to relax or take a break
light up a stogie - to begin smoking a cigar
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