geringonça — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contraption noun A machine or device that looks complicated, unusual, or unreliable.
- gizmo noun A small device or gadget, especially one whose name or purpose isn't known.
Senses
geringonça is used for these senses in English:
- contraption A machine that is complicated and precarious.
- contraption (figuratively, derogatory, or, ironic) Any object.
- gizmo (slang) Something, generally a device, for which one does not know the proper term.