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