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alfinetada

nounfeminine/ɐlfinɨˈtaðɐ/low

al·fi·ne·ta·da

Definition

The act of pricking with a pin. Figuratively, a sharp or ironic remark intended to hurt or provoke.
While sewing the button, she gave herself a pinprick.
During the argument, he didn't hold back on the barbs against his colleague.
Common collocations
to give a pinprickto throw a barb

Etymology

De "alfinete" + sufixo "-ada".

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