quitute

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Kimbundu kitutu (“indigestion”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kiˈtutʃi/, /kiˈtuti/
  • Hyphenation: qui‧tu‧te

Noun

quitute m (plural quitutes)

  1. (Brazil, Angola) delicacy (delicious food or dish)
    Synonyms: iguaria, guloseima, paparicho, acepipe, gostosura, manjar, petisco, pitéu
  2. (Brazil) an affectionate action or gesture, such as a cuddle
    Synonyms: cafuné, carinho, meiguice, mimo, quindim
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