twerk
The Portuguese verb for 'twerk' is twerk.
twerk is used to describe the act of taking part in twerking, a sexually provocative dance style. The term Rebolado can also be used to convey the idea of dancing in a seductive and rhythmic way using your hips.
Meaning: to take part in twerking (the sexually-provocative dance) (verb)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the slang term Arrasta-rabo is often used to refer to the act of twerking.
Did you know?
- The Brazilian term arrasta-rabo literally translates to 'drag your tail'.
- The verb rebolar is used more broadly than twerk and can describe anything from a traditional samba dance to a casual walk with a swing in the hips.
- In Brazil, arrasta-rabo is often associated with the 'funk carioca' music scene from Rio de Janeiro rather than the American hip hop culture that popularized 'twerk'.
Examples in context
- Aquela menina está arrasando no arrasta-rabo, hein?That girl is killing it with the twerking, huh?
Example conversation
Gabriel and Juliana are at a dance class.
- GabrielOlha a Juliana twerk!Look at Juliana twerking!
- JulianaEu estou tentando aprender, Gabriel.I am trying to learn, Gabriel.
- GabrielVocê consegue twerk com ritmo.You can twerk with rhythm.
- JulianaObrigada pelo elogio!Thanks for the compliment!
