What does ginga in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word ginga in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ginga in Portuguese.

The word ginga in Portuguese means ginga, ginga, zinga, ginga, bamboleio, meneio, andar. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ginga

ginga

noun (self-important walk) (BRA)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
Mesmo que ele esteja longe, eu sei que aquele é John; eu reconheceria sua ginga em qualquer lugar.
Even though he's far away, I know that's John; I would recognize his swagger anywhere.

ginga, zinga

noun (type of oar)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
The rower grabbed his skulls and hopped into the boat.

ginga

noun (duck's swaying walk) (andar gingado)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
His waddle reminds me of a goose.

bamboleio, meneio

noun (leisurely pace) (passo)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
Instead of hurrying, the man set out at a saunter.

andar

noun (UK, dated, slang (pace)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
A ginga com a qual fugiu o batedor de carteiras surpreendeu o policial.
The bat at which the pickpocket ran off took the bobby by surprise.

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