The name "encoxada" comes from the Azorean dialect, with "en" meaning "in" and "coxada" referring to a type of cake or patty. This dish is a staple in Azorean cuisine and is often served as a snack or appetizer.
In many places, perpetrators (known as encoxadores ) work in groups. One blocks the exit, another creates a distraction, and the main aggressor takes advantage of the victim’s immobility. Because the touch is brief and hidden by the crowd, victims are left wondering: Did that really just happen? Am I overreacting? encoxada
But here is what the dictionary won’t tell you: Encoxada is not an accident. It is not "the bus being too full." It is a deliberate, predatory act disguised by chaos. The name "encoxada" comes from the Azorean dialect,
Under Brazilian law, non-consensual "encoxadas" in public spaces are classified as sexual importation ( importunação sexual ), a crime that can lead to prison time. Cultural and Slang Usage One blocks the exit, another creates a distraction,