Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cotoco

Noun

koh-TOH-koh

Definition

A small piece or stub left after the main part has been removed, often referring to the remaining part of something like a cigarette, a pencil, or a stub of wood.

Examples

Ele ficou com apenas um cotoco do lápis depois de usá-lo por muitos dias.
O cigarro estava tão pequeno que só restava um cotoco.
Depois de cortar a madeira, ele ficou com um cotoco que usou para acender a lareira.

Meaning

Cotoco commonly refers to a remnant or a small leftover piece of something that has been cut or worn down. In Portuguese, it may also imply something that is not considerable or a diminutive form of an object.