Brazilian dictionary adds Pele as adjective, synonym of best
'Pele,' arguably the best footballer in history, is now also an adjective
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'Pele,' arguably the best footballer in history, is now also an adjective
Pele, a three-time World Cup winner who is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, died in December 2022 at the age of 82.
SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian dictionary has added “Pelé” as an adjective to use when describing someone who is “exceptional, incomparable, unique.”
Don't be too surprised if you are described as "Pele". The name has gone beyond football as it has found its way into the dictionary.
A Brazilian dictionary has added "Pele" as an adjective to use when describing someone who is "exceptional, incomparable, unique."