The phrase “Brazilian” usually refers to a type of bikini waxing where all hair is removed from the pubic region, sometimes including the upper thighs. It is a popular form of intimate grooming, particularly among women who are interested in maintaining a clean and smooth pubic area for reasons of personal hygiene or sexual pleasure. Depending on the context, however, the term “Brazilian” may also have connotations of cultural appropriation, objectification, or eurocentric beauty standards, particularly when used to reference a specific ethnicity or nationality.