careca de

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “bald of”.

Adjective

careca de m or f (plural carecas de)

1. (informal) sick and tired of

   Já estávamos carecas de ouvir que não ganharíamos.

   We were sick and tired of hearing that we were not going to win.

   Estou careca de saber que eu não vou passar.

   I’m sick and tired of knowing that I’m not going to pass.