betar

Portuguese

/beˈta(ɾ)/

verb
Definitions
  • (Internet slang) to act like a beta male i.e. to be excessively kind to a woman to get her romantic or sexual interest

Etymology

Affix from Portuguese beta.

Origin

Portuguese

beta

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