peteca.
an object similar to a badminton shuttlecock, but larger and struck with the palm of the hand
Meaning & usage
an object similar to a badminton shuttlecock, but larger and struck with the palm of the hand
a sport similar to badminton
shuttlecock
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Old Tupi peteka, from petek (“to slap”), although the term in that language didn't refer to the object.
marble (small ball used in games)
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Nheengatu peteka.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.