sting
nounfeminineliterário/ɐɡiʎuˈaðɐ/rare
a·gui·lho·a·da
Definitions
1A wound or pain caused by the sting of an insect or animal.
The wasp's sting left a red mark on him.
I felt a sting on my arm but didn't see the insect.
2Figuratively, a moral or psychological stimulus; an incitement.
The criticism was the goad he needed to improve his work.
The goad of ambition led him to take more risks.
Etymology
Derivação de 'aguilhão' (ferrão, estímulo) + sufixo -ada (ação ou resultado).