Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jeca-tatu

Noun
[ʒɛka ta’tu]
Definition
A Portuguese term used to describe someone who is rustic, simple, and clumsy, often with a connotation of someone from the countryside.
Examples
  • Despite being a jeca-tatu, he had a heart of gold that everyone admired.
  • The jeca-tatu demeanor of the villagers added charm to the quiet countryside.
Meaning
The term ‘jeca-tatu’ is often used to refer to a rural person who may lack sophistication or urban manners.
Synonyms
  • Rural person
  • Simpleton
  • Country bumpkin