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slug in Finnish

slug in Finnish is etana, prikka, huikka — slug means a soft-bodied, shell-less land mollusk related to the snail.

slug in Finnish

etana
noun
Any of many gastropod mollusks, having no (or only a rudimentary) shell. [from early 18th c.]
prikka
noun
A counterfeit coin, especially one used to steal from vending machines. [from 1880s]
huikka
noun
A shot of a drink, usually alcoholic. [from 1750s]

What does "slug" mean?

  1. noun A soft-bodied, shell-less land mollusk related to the snail.
    "Slugs left silvery trails across the vegetable patch overnight."
  2. noun A lazy, slow-moving person.
    "Get off the sofa, you slug — we have chores to do."
  3. noun A bullet, or a solid metal projectile fired from a gun.
    "The detective found a spent slug lodged in the wall."
  4. noun The short identifying phrase used at the end of a web address, or the working title editors give to a news story.
    "The blog post's slug was automatically generated from its title."
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slug in a sentence

  • Slugs left silvery trails across the vegetable patch overnight.
  • Get off the sofa, you slug — we have chores to do.
  • The detective found a spent slug lodged in the wall.
  • The blog post's slug was automatically generated from its title.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "slug" in Finnish?

"slug" in Finnish is etana, prikka, huikka. slug means: A soft-bodied, shell-less land mollusk related to the snail.

How do you use "slug" in a sentence?

Example: "Slugs left silvery trails across the vegetable patch overnight." In Finnish, "slug" is etana, prikka, huikka.

Are there other ways to say "slug" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "slug": etana, prikka, huikka.

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