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mambembe.

an uninhabited and isolated place

8 characters3 syllables approx.Português language

Meaning & usage

noun/mɐ̃ˈbẽ.bi/Brazil/mɐ̃ˈbẽ.bɨ/Portugal
  1. an uninhabited and isolated place

    masculine
  2. an isolated and unpleasant, often dirty, place

    masculine
  3. a wandering theatrical group, especially one composed of amateur artists

    masculine
  4. a mediocre person

    derogatory · masculine
Where this word comes from

Probably of African origin.

adj/mɐ̃ˈbẽ.bi/Brazil/mɐ̃ˈbẽ.bɨ/Portugal
  1. of poor quality, crappy, worthless (especially of public spectacles)

    Brazil · feminine · masculine
Where this word comes from

Probably of African origin.

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