Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
papa-moscas
Noun
/ˌpɑːpəˈmɒskəs/
Definition
A term used in Portuguese to describe someone who is overly gullible or easily deceived.
Examples
- The old man is such a papa-moscas; he believes every story he hears.
- Don’t be a papa-moscas and trust everyone blindly.
- She realized that being a papa-moscas could lead to her losing money.
Meaning
The word literally translates to ‘fly catcher’ but is used metaphorically to refer to a person who might fall for tricks or scams.
Synonyms
- gullible
- naïve
- dupe