bombar

Portuguese

/bõ.ˈba(ʁ)/

verb
Definitions
  • (colloquial) to be very popular
  • (colloquial) fail to receive non-passing grades academically.

Etymology

Affix from Portuguese bomba (pump).

Origin

Portuguese

bomba

Gloss

pump

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