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Indevidoindevido is a neologism used in online Portuguese-language discourse to describe the repetition of the adjective indevido (undue, inappropriate) for emphasis. The construction doubles the root to create an intensified signal that something is repeatedly improper or unjustified. In informal use, it can function as both a modifier and a nominal label.

Origin and meaning: The term emerged in digital culture as speakers replicate patterns of reduplication common in memes and social commentary. Indevidoindevido conveys a strong evaluative stance, typically applied to actions, statements, or policies perceived as excessive or without justification.

Usage and examples: In memes or critique threads, a caption such as indevidoindevido may accompany reports of repeated policy changes or recurring offenses. In casual speech, someone might say "isso é indevidoindevido" to underscore the severity of the conduct. The phrase is predominantly found in Brazilian Portuguese online communities but has begun to appear in other Lusophone contexts.

Variants and reception: Some writers stylize the phrase with capitalization or punctuation (Indevidoindevido, indevido-indevido). There is no formal lexicon yet, and usage is highly context-dependent, varying by region, platform, and community norms. Linguists sometimes cite it as an example of emphatic reduplication in contemporary discourse.

See also: reduplication in linguistics; Portuguese language; emphasis in discourse.