Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lambão

Noun
/lɑmˈbɑːoʊ/
Definition
A term used to describe a person who is clumsy or socially awkward.
Examples
  • Despite his clumsiness, everyone loved him; he was truly a lambão at heart.
  • She felt like a lambão when she stumbled over her words during the presentation.
  • Don’t worry about making mistakes; we all have our lambão moments!
Meaning
In a social context, ‘lambão’ often refers to someone who struggles with social interactions or who tends to behave in an inelegant manner.
Synonyms
  • clumsy
  • awkward
  • inelegant
  • gawky