buscâ sarna pa cuçâ

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Macanese

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Possibly derived from or in imitation of Portuguese procurar sarna pra se coçar. Literally, to look for scabies to itch.

Verb

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buscâ sarna pa cuçâ

  1. (idiomatic) to look for trouble
    Êle tudo-óra tâ buscâ sarna pa cuçâ.
    He is always looking for trouble.

Usage notes

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  • sarna pa cuçâ may also be used as a standalone phrase to represent trouble.

References

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