Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

babaca

noun
/bɑˈbɑ.kə/
Definition
A pejorative term in Portuguese used to describe someone perceived as foolish, silly, or annoying.
Examples
  • He called him a babaca for not understanding the simple instructions.
  • Don’t be a babaca and make the situation worse.
  • She considered him a babaca for the way he treated his friends.
Meaning
In a colloquial sense, it refers to a person who acts in a particularly stupid or annoying way.
Synonyms
  • idiot
  • fool
  • jerk
  • moron