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Frajola

/fɾaˈʒɔ.lɐ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A colloquial term in Portuguese referring to a cat, often used in a playful or affectionate manner.

    "My frajola loves to chase after butterflies in the garden."
  2. 2

    A reference to the cartoon character 'Frajola', known for his humorous antics.

    "The children laughed as they watched Frajola trying to catch Tweety Bird."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'frajola' is derived from the Portuguese language, specifically from the word 'frajola', which refers to a type of cat, often associated with the character 'Frajola' from the Looney Tunes cartoons. The word has evolved in popular culture, particularly in Brazil, where it is used colloquially to refer to a specific type of cat or a playful term for a cat in general.

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