Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

perrengue

slang

peh-‘ren-ge

Definition

A challenging or difficult situation, often used in a light-hearted or humorous context in Brazilian Portuguese.

Examples

After losing my wallet on vacation, I found myself in a bit of a perrengue.
They went camping and ended up with a perrengue when it started raining heavily.
She laughed about the perrengue they had when their car broke down on a road trip.

Meaning

The term ‘perrengue’ refers to a predicament or tough time one might encounter, typically implying a need to adapt or find solutions in an uncomfortable scenario.