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pimba

interjectioncolloquialcommon/ˈpĩbɐ/pim·ba

Definition

1

Onomatopoeic interjection imitating the sound of a slap or impact; used to emphasize a sudden or conclusive action. Also refers to a popular Portuguese music genre with simple rhythms and often humorous or sentimental lyrics.

Usage examples

Pimba! He got slapped and fell down. / The village party had pimba music playing all night.

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