Where it is said
How it is used
Amazonian word for showing off and big talk — 'deixa de pavulagem' tells someone to drop the swagger. Mildly critical but everyday, not offensive.
Examples
Pára com a pavulagem e termina o trabalho!
Stop showing off and finish the job!
Ele é só pavulagem, mas não faz nada.
He's all swagger, but he doesn't do anything.
Que pavulagem nessa festa!
What a bunch of bragging at this party!
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Sources cited on this page
Sources: Dialetos e Gírias Paraense (blog) · tier 4; Priberam — pavulagem · tier 2; Aulete — pavulagem · tier 2