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ma·lan·dragem

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  1. Malandragem

    Malandragem (Portuguese pronunciation: [malɐ̃ˈdɾaʒẽȷ̃]) is a Portuguese term for a lifestyle of idleness, fast living and petty crime – traditionally celebrated in samba lyrics, especially those of Noel Rosa and Bezerra da Silva. The exponent of this lifestyle, the malandro (masculine adjective), or "bad boy" (rogue, hustler, rascal, scoundrel, gangster), has become significant to Brazilian national identity as a folk hero or, rather, an anti-hero. The concept is common in Brazilian literature, Brazilian cinema and Brazilian music.

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  1. Malandragem

    Malandragem is a Portuguese term for a lifestyle of idleness, fast living and petty crime - traditionally celebrated in samba lyrics, especially those of Noel Rosa and Bezerra da Silva. The exponent of this lifestyle, the malandro, or "bad boy", has become significant to Brazilian national identity as a folk hero, or, rather an anti-hero. It is common in Brazilian literature, Brazilian cinema and Brazilian music.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of malandragem in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of malandragem in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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