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crush

nounfeminineinformal/pɐjʃuˈnɛtɐ/low

pai·xo·ne·ta

Definition

A fleeting and superficial infatuation, usually associated with adolescence.
In adolescence, he had a different crush every month.
It was just a summer crush, it didn't lead to anything serious.

Etymology

De paixão + sufixo diminutivo -eta.

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