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wicked

[/ˈwɪkɪd/]
adjective
malvado, perverso, travesso
1. evil or morally bad in character or behavior
The wicked witch cast a spell on the village.
A bruxa malvada lançou um feitiço sobre a aldeia.
2. playfully mischievous or naughty
He had a wicked smile on his face.
Ele tinha um sorriso travesso no rosto.
3. excellent or impressive (slang)
That's a wicked guitar solo!
Esse é um solo de guitarra impressionante!
4. causing harm or unpleasant effects
She has a wicked sense of humor.
Ela tem um senso de humor perverso.
NYC Slang
That's sick/fire (when meaning excellent or impressive)
Synonyms
evilimmoralmischievousnaughtysinfulvicious
Antonyms
goodvirtuousinnocentrighteousmoral

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
malvado, perverso, travesso
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
malandro (when implying cunning/mischievous)
May use local slang for mischievous sense
São Paulo
malvado, perverso
Standard formal usage
Portugal
mau, perverso, travesso
Formal European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

wicked sense of humor
wicked problem
no wicked witch about it
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