English Meaning & Definitions
Idle talk, gossip, or malicious whispering about other people's private lives.
- “Cuidado com o que dizes no escritório; há muito mexerico por aqui.”
- “A vizinha adora inventar mexerico sobre a vida dos outros.”
Meddling, tale-bearing, or stirring up trouble through rumors.
- “Chega de mexericos, vamos concentrar-nos no trabalho.”
- “Aquela fofoca começou por causa de um mexerico sem importância.”
English Synonyms & Near Equivalents
Comprehensive Thesaurus Breakdown
Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “mexerico”.
Derived from the verb 'mexer' (to stir, to move), reflecting the idea of 'stirring things up' or meddling in people's lives, combined with a diminutive/derogatory suffix. It evolved to specifically denote idle chatter, gossip, and mischievous whispering.
Think of someone 'mexendo' (stirring/moving) around others' business, creating a 'mexerico' (gossip).
Frequently Asked Questions About “mexerico”
1. What is the meaning of “mexerico” in English?
In English, mexerico (noun) is defined as: “Idle talk, gossip, or malicious whispering about other people's private lives.”.
2. How do you use “mexerico” in a sentence?
“Cuidado com o que dizes no escritório; há muito mexerico por aqui.”
3. What are English synonyms of “mexerico”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “mexerico”?
Derived from the verb 'mexer' (to stir, to move), reflecting the idea of 'stirring things up' or meddling in people's lives, combined with a diminutive/derogatory suffix. It evolved to specifically denote idle chatter, gossip, and mischievous whispering.
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