Brazilian

bruh-ZIL-yuhn/bɹəˈzɪl.jən/UKbruh-ZIL-ee-uhn/bɹəˈzɪ.lɪ.ən/

4 meanings of Brazilian

1
adjective
Coming from Brazil or having to do with Brazil and its people.
She comes from a Brazilian family that moved here years ago.
The Brazilian coast is famous for its long, sunny beaches.
2
nouncountable
Someone who comes from Brazil or whose family is from Brazil.
Every Brazilian I met at the festival was warm and friendly.
My neighbor is a Brazilian who grew up in São Paulo.
3
nouncolloquialabbreviationellipsis
Short form of Brazilian wax. Used in casual talk to mean the same hair-removal style.
She booked a Brazilian at the salon before her beach vacation.
The spa offers a Brazilian at a discount for first-time clients.
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4
adjective
Describing a waxing style where all the pubic hair is removed.
Many clients prefer the Brazilian style for a completely smooth result.
The salon's Brazilian option leaves no hair behind at all.

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It comes from the name Brazil plus the ending -ian.