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popinjay in Russian

popinjay in Russian is фат, щёголь — popinjay means a decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.

popinjay in Russian

фат
noun
Pronounced: fat
(dated) A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial. [from 16th c.]
щёголь
noun
Pronounced: shchyogol
(dated) A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial. [from 16th c.]

What does "popinjay" mean?

  1. noun A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.
  2. noun A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial.
  3. noun A target to shoot at, typically stuffed with feathers or plumage.
  4. noun The green woodpecker, Picus viridis.
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What is "popinjay" in Russian?

"popinjay" in Russian is фат, щёголь. popinjay means: A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.

How do you pronounce фат?

"popinjay" in Russian is фат, pronounced "fat".

Are there other ways to say "popinjay" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "popinjay": фат, щёголь.

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