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простак — meaning in English

prostak

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English meaning

  • cad noun (dated) A man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women.
  • philistine noun A person seen as indifferent or hostile to art, literature, and culture, and who has conventional or unrefined tastes.
  • sap noun The watery fluid that circulates through a plant, carrying nutrients.

Senses

простак is used for these senses in English:

  • cad A low-bred, presuming person; a mean, vulgar fellow, especially one that cannot be trusted with a lady.
  • philistine (derogatory) Ignorant or uneducated; specifically, lacking appreciation for or antagonistic towards art or culture, and having pedestrian tastes.
  • sap (slang, countable) A naive person; a simpleton.
  • vulgarian A vulgar individual, especially one who emphasizes or is oblivious to his or her vulgar qualities.

philistine — full definition

  1. noun A person seen as indifferent or hostile to art, literature, and culture, and who has conventional or unrefined tastes.
  2. adjective Showing no interest in or appreciation of art and culture.

Related Bulgarian words