Pixote

Meaning of the word

Pixote is a male noun meaning a boy or young man, usually involved in criminal or socially vulnerable activities.

Origin of the word

The word “pixote” has uncertain origin, but is probably a derivation of the term “pito”, which means boy or boy in some regions of Brazil.

Word adverbs

– Pixote ran quickly through the streets.
He looked suspiciously at the passers -by.

Conjunctions of the word

Pixote fled, but was captured by the police.
He was hungry, so he stole a piece of bread.

Synonyms of the word

Street boy, chubby, kid, street boy, call boy

Word Definitions

1. Boy or street young man, usually involved in criminal activities or in a situation of social vulnerability.
2. Brazilian film of 1981 directed by Hector Babenco, who portrays the lives of a group of street children.

Phrases that the word applies

– The movie “Pixote: The Law of the Weak” is considered a classic of Brazilian cinema.
– Pixote was found sleeping in an alley.

Examples of the word in text

Pixote was a street boy who lived in precarious conditions. He got involved with drug trafficking and was eventually arrested. However, Pixote managed to rehabilitate and today works as a social educator, helping other young people at risk.

Rhymes with the word

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– Chorot
– Batch
– Prank call
– Vagot

Anagrams with the word

– Poxite
– Potixe
– EXTOPI