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zombaria

[zõ.ba.ˈri.ə]
nounfemininepl: zombarias
mockery, ridicule, jeering
1. An act or expression of derision, contempt, or ridicule directed at someone or something
The crowd's mockery of the performer was cruel and unjustified.
A zombaria da multidão contra o artista foi cruel e injustificada.
2. Banter or teasing in a lighter, more playful manner
They exchanged friendly mockery throughout the evening.
Eles trocaram zombarias amistosas durante toda a noite.
3. Something that is ridiculous or deserving of mockery
His excuses were a mockery of the truth.
Suas desculpas eram uma zombaria da verdade.
NYC Slang
clowning, dissing, roasting
Synonyms
gozaçãotroçachacotaescárnioridicularizaçãosarcasmo
Antonyms
respeitoconsideraçãoreverência

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zombaria
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
troça
More commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese; zombaria is less frequent

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer zombaria de alguém - to make fun of someone
ser alvo de zombarias - to be the target of ridicule
zombaria pesada - harsh mockery
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