bronha
What does “bronha” mean in English?
This is a slang term for masturbation in Brazilian Portuguese. It's a casual way to refer to the act without being overly explicit.
You might hear it in informal conversations among friends, similar to how 'jerk off' is used in English. It's not the most polite term, but it’s fairly common in casual contexts.
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