"Porra" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [Afrikaans]

Etymology: From Portuguese porra, a common expletive. Etymology templates: {{bor|af|pt|porra}} Portuguese porra Head templates: {{head|af|noun}} Porra
  1. (derogatory, offensive) a person of Portuguese heritage, language or descent Tags: derogatory, offensive
    Sense id: en-Porra-af-noun-AmkYFfpJ Categories (other): Afrikaans entries with incorrect language header

Noun [English]

Forms: Porras [plural]
Etymology: From Portuguese porra, a common expletive. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|pt|porra}} Portuguese porra Head templates: {{en-noun}} Porra (plural Porras)
  1. (South Africa, derogatory, offensive) A person of Portuguese heritage, language or descent. Tags: South-Africa, derogatory, offensive
    Sense id: en-Porra-en-noun-CZUqR8lA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, South African English

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