171
um-sete-um • In the Brazilian penal code, the article 171 refers to larceny/fraud crime. So the term "um-sete-um" became popular to designate charlatans, deceivers, and impostors.
"Eu não acredito no que ele está falando. Esse cara é 171!"
"I don't believe what he's saying. This guy is 171!"
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