baitola

Portuguese

Etymology

Unknown. Popularly theorized to come from the English buy toller or by toller.

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /bajˈto.lɐ/ [baɪ̯ˈto.lɐ]

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /bajˈto.lɐ/ [baɪ̯ˈto.lɐ]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /bajˈto.la/ [baɪ̯ˈto.la]

• Rhymes: -olɐ
• Hyphenation: bai‧to‧la

Noun

baitola m (plural baitolas)

1. (Northeast Brazil, humorous or derogatory) sissy, faggot

   Synonyms: bicha, (Brazil) biba, (Brazil) veado

Usage notes

• May be used in a jocular or insulting manner depending on context.