Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cafetão

Noun
kah-feh-tah-o
Definition
A term used in Portuguese to refer to a pimp, usually implying involvement in the management or exploitation of sex workers.
Examples
  • The cafetão was arrested for trafficking.
  • She tried to escape the control of her cafetão.
Meaning
In a broader context, it can denote someone who profits by controlling and orchestrating the activities of others, often with a negative connotation.
Synonyms
  • pimp
  • procurer
  • madam