This is the 11543rd most frequent Portuguese word.
palhaçada
"Palhaçada" means "clowning" or "nonsense" in English, often referring to foolish or ridiculous behavior.
The term 'palhaçada' here refers to inappropriate or unserious behavior that disrupted the serious context of a meeting.
Não gostei da palhaçada que aconteceu na reunião.
I didn't like the clownery that happened in the meeting.
In this case, 'palhaçada' describes humorous or entertaining antics performed by professional clowns at a circus.
Minha filha adora ir ao circo para ver a palhaçada dos palhaços.
My daughter loves to go to the circus to see the antics of the clowns.
The word 'palhaçada' is utilized informally to criticize or express dissatisfaction about an action considered nonsensical or unfair.