noun, adjectivepl: throwbacks
referência ao passado, reminiscência, recordação
1. A person, thing, or idea that is similar to or suggestive of someone or something from the past
That fashion style is a throwback to the 1980s.
Esse estilo de moda é uma reminiscência dos anos 1980.
2. A reversion to an earlier type or characteristic; an atavism
The primitive behavior was seen as a throwback to ancient instincts.
O comportamento primitivo foi visto como uma volta a instintos ancestrais.
3. In football, the act of throwing the ball back into play
The goalkeeper made a quick throwback to the defense.
O goleiro fez um arremesso rápido para a defesa.
4. Used as an adjective meaning from or evoking an earlier time period
She wore a throwback jersey from her favorite player's rookie season.
Ela usava uma camiseta retrô da temporada de estreia de seu jogador favorito.
The term 'throwback' has become increasingly popular in Brazilian Portuguese, especially among younger generations on social media platforms. #ThrowbackThursday (#TBT) is a global trending social media practice where users share old photos or memories. In the USA, throwback culture is deeply embedded in fashion, music, and sports nostalgia. In Brazil, while the English term is widely understood, it often coexists with Portuguese alternatives like 'saudade' (a melancholic longing for something from the past) and 'retro'. The concept resonates strongly in both cultures' relationship with music and fashion trends.
NYC Slang
throw it back, TB (abbreviation used on social media)
Related Idioms & Phrases
throw it back (to revert to or reference the past, popular phrase on #ThrowbackThursday)
a throwback to the old days
#TBT (Throwback Thursday - social media trend)
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