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Dapena.

nickname for Datena (born 1957), Brazilian journalist

6 characters3 syllables approx.Português language

Meaning & usage

name/daˈpẽ.nɐ/Brazil
  1. nickname for Datena (born 1957), Brazilian journalist

    derogatory · humorous · masculine · slang
Where this word comes from

From dá + pena, literally “it's pitiful, it's a shame”, possibly popularized by the character played by Brazilian comedian Zé Américo on the show A Praça É Nossa.

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