joinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From joia (“all right; jewel”) +‎ -inha.

Pronunciation
 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ʒɔˈĩ.ɲɐ/ [ʒɔˈĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ʒɔˈi.ɲa/

Noun

joinha m (plural joinhas)

  1. thumbs up (gesture made by closing the hand and pointing the thumb upwards, used as a greeting or an indication that something is all right)

Noun

joinha f (plural joinhas)

  1. Diminutive of joia

Adjective

joinha m or f (plural joinhas)

  1. Diminutive of joia
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