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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.

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