Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

catatau

Noun
/katəˈtau/
Definition
A term used in Portuguese, often used informally to refer to something large or an issue that is difficult to manage.
Examples
  • Ele trouxe um catatau de livros para a escola.
  • O projeto se transformou em um catatau que ninguém queria enfrentar.
Meaning
A heavy or large object; often used metaphorically to describe a big problem or a complicated situation.
Synonyms
  • monstro
  • elefante
  • problemão