pilantra

2/5 · Coarse

What it means

Insult for a dishonest or untrustworthy person.

Literally “scoundrel”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.

Pronunciation Heard as “pee lan tra”

English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.

Used as Directed insult

How it's used

Especially Brazil.

How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse

Especially Brazil. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.

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