Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

marafona

noun
/ma-ra-fo-na/
Definition
A term used in some Portuguese-speaking regions to refer to a type of large, heavy, or bulky object, often associated with something that may be cumbersome or unwieldy.
Examples
  • The old sofa was a real marafona, making it difficult to move through the narrow hallway.
  • Even though the package was a marafona, they managed to fit it into the car.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘marafona’ can describe people or things that are considered large or awkward in nature.
Synonyms
  • bulky
  • heavy
  • clumsy