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family jewels

/ˈfæməli ˈdʒuːəlz/

Tradução: Expressão coloquial que designa os bens mais valiosos da família, relíquias de família ou segredos íntimos. Na gíria vulgar, também pode se referir aos órgãos genitais masculinos.

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/ˈfæməli ˈdʒuːəlz/C1slang
  • ptExpressão coloquial que designa os bens mais valiosos da família, relíquias de família ou segredos íntimos. Na gíria vulgar, também pode se referir aos órgãos genitais masculinos.

An informal slang expression referring to a family's most valuable possessions, heirlooms, or secrets. In vulgar slang, it can also refer to male genitalia.

  1. Valuable heirloomsB1formal

    Precious items, such as jewelry or antiques, that are passed down through generations within a family.

    ptJoias da família

    • The family jewels were kept in a secure vault.
    • She inherited the family jewels from her grandmother.
    • The museum displayed a collection of historic family jewels.
  2. Male genitals (slang)C2slang

    A vulgar slang term for a man's testicles.

    ptGenitais masculinos (gíria)

    • He got hit in the family jewels during the game.
    • The comedian made a crude joke about his family jewels.
    • Protect your family jewels when playing contact sports.