ai, meu canário

Portuguese

Etymology

A minced oath of ai o caralho, Thus, they avoid naming animals, which, poor things, accompany offensive and degrading phrases. The call of the canary relieves tension and is more pleasant for bystanders.'

Pronunciation

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ˈaj | mew kɐˈna.ɾju/

Interjection

ai, meu canário

1. (minced oath, Portugal) expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration
   • 2021 October 25 (last accessed), 'A. Tavares Louro, “'O significado da expressão «Ai, meu canário»'”, in Ciberdúvidas‎^[1]: