hyppynen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- pinch verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
Senses
hyppynen is used for these senses in English:
- at one's fingertips (idiomatic) Readily available.
- pinch A small amount of powder or granules, such that the amount could be held between fingertip and thumb tip.
pinch — full definition
- verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
- verb British informal: to steal something, usually minor.
- noun A small amount of something, especially a powder, held between finger and thumb.
- noun A difficult or tight situation, often financial.