Etymology

footvolley

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Today it means: A sport, similar to beach volleyball, in which the feet and other body parts are used instead of the hands and arms. Full definition →

Brazilian Portuguese futevôlei
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  1. Brazilian Portuguese · borrowed fromfutevôlei
  2. English todayfootvolley

From Brazilian Portuguese futevôlei, derived from a blend of futebol (“football”) + vôlei (“volleyball”).

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