Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
piada
noun
pee-AH-duh
Definition
A piada is a type of joke or funny story often used in conversation to entertain or elicit laughter.
Examples
- John loves to tell a good piada during our gatherings.
- She made a piada about the weather that had everyone laughing.
- His sense of humor is based on clever piadas that are unexpected.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘piada’ refers to a humorous remark, anecdote, or jest that is typically light-hearted. The term can also denote the act of joking or teasing someone in a playful manner.
Synonyms
- joke
- gag
- anecdote
- quip
- wisecrack