farofa

English

Etymology

From Portuguese farofa, probably from Kimbundu falofa.

Noun

farofa (uncountable)

  1. A toasted manioc flour used in Brazilian cookery, typically as an accompaniment to a main meal. [from 20th c.]
    • 2003, Peter Robb, A Death in Brazil, Bloomsbury 2005, p. 83:
      Farofa will be a part of any memorable Brazilian lunch, and it was of one in particular.

Portuguese

Etymology

African borrowing, likely Bantu; see Kimbundu falofa or farofa, referencing a meal made with flour, oil, water, and peanuts.

Pronunciation
 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /faˈɾɔ.fɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /faˈɾɔ.fa/

Noun

farofa f (plural farofas)

  1. (Brazil, cooking) food made from manioc flour cooked in fat
  2. (figuratively) brag; boast
    Synonym: gabarolice

References
  • Schneider, Dictionary of African Borrowings in Brazilian Portuguese
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