Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trouxa

noun
trow-sha
Definition
a person who is easily deceived or tricked; a fool.
Examples
  • He felt like such a trouxa when he realized he had been scammed.
  • Don’t be a trouxa; always check the facts before believing something.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘trouxa’ is used to describe someone who is gullible or naive, often someone who ends up being taken advantage of because of their trusting nature.
Synonyms
  • fool
  • sucker
  • dupe
  • simpleton