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zádrhel — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hiccup noun An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.
  • kink noun A tight twist or bend in something that is normally straight, such as hair, rope, or wire.
  • snag noun An unexpected problem or obstacle.
  • snarl verb To growl and bare the teeth angrily, as an animal does.

Senses

zádrhel is used for these senses in English:

  • hiccup (informal) A minor obstacle or setback.
  • kink A difficulty or flaw that is likely to impede operation, as in a plan or system.
  • snag (figuratively) A problem or difficulty with something.
  • snarl An intricate complication; a problematic difficulty; a knotty or tangled situation.

hiccup — full definition

  1. noun An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.
  2. noun A small, temporary problem or setback.
  3. verb To make the sound of a hiccup.

kink — full definition

  1. noun A tight twist or bend in something that is normally straight, such as hair, rope, or wire.
  2. noun A small flaw or snag in a plan, system, or process that needs to be fixed before it runs smoothly.
  3. noun An unconventional sexual preference or taste.

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