English Meaning & Definitions
Untidy, sloppy, or messy in appearance or habits.
- “Ele apareceu na festa com uma roupa toda lambã.”
- “Não seja lambão, limpe a mesa depois de comer.”
A gluttonous, sloppy, or lazy person.
- “Aquele lambão comeu o bolo inteiro sozinho.”
- “Deixe de ser lambão e vá arrumar o seu quarto.”
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “lambao”.
Derived from the verb 'lambar' (to lick) combined with the augmentative suffix '-ão', historically denoting someone who likes to lick plates or is overly greedy regarding food. Over time, the meaning broadened in regional colloquial Portuguese to describe someone messy, sloppy, or untidy in their habits and appearance.
Think of a 'lamb' that is messy and leaves a 'lambadão' (big lick/mess) everywhere it goes.
Frequently Asked Questions About “lambao”
1. What is the meaning of “lambao” in English?
In English, lambao (adjective) is defined as: “Untidy, sloppy, or messy in appearance or habits.”.
2. How do you use “lambao” in a sentence?
“Ele apareceu na festa com uma roupa toda lambã.”
3. What are English synonyms of “lambao”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “lambao”?
Derived from the verb 'lambar' (to lick) combined with the augmentative suffix '-ão', historically denoting someone who likes to lick plates or is overly greedy regarding food. Over time, the meaning broadened in regional colloquial Portuguese to describe someone messy, sloppy, or untidy in their habits and appearance.
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