jankuttaa — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
jankuttaa is used for these senses in English:
- go on (intransitive) To talk frequently or at great length (about a subject).
- hammer (figuratively) To emphasize a point repeatedly.
- harp (derogatory, usually with on) To repeatedly mention a subject, especially so as to nag or complain.
- harp on (transitive) To nag about; to complain incessantly or persistently request; to continue to bring up as a point of contention.
hammer — full definition
- noun A hand tool with a heavy head, used for driving nails, breaking things apart, or shaping metal.
- verb To strike something repeatedly, whether with an actual hammer, a fist, or figuratively with words.
- verb To defeat someone decisively, or to put heavy strain on a system.
harp — full definition
- noun A large stringed musical instrument played by plucking strings stretched across an open frame.
- verb To keep talking about the same thing, especially in an annoying or nagging way (usually "harp on").