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herkkupala — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • barnacle noun A small marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to rocks, boat hulls, or other surfaces.
  • hunk noun A large, thick piece of something.
  • plum noun A soft, round stone fruit with smooth skin, ranging from red to deep purple.
  • tidbit noun A small, tasty piece of food.

Senses

herkkupala is used for these senses in English:

  • barnacle (slang, obsolete) A good job, or snack easily obtained.
  • hunk (informal) An attractive man, especially one who is muscular.
  • plum A desirable or choice thing of its kind; a prize selection; a choice appointment, assignment etc. [from 19th c.]
  • tidbit A tasty morsel (of food).

hunk — full definition

  1. noun A large, thick piece of something.
  2. noun (informal) A muscular, attractive man.

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