paskiainen — meaning in English

English meaning

• devil noun In Christian and Jewish tradition, the supreme evil spirit; Satan.
• jerk verb To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
• scumbag noun A thoroughly dishonest, sleazy, or contemptible person.

Senses

paskiainen is used for these senses in English:

• devil A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.
• jerk (originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
• scumbag (informal, mildly, vulgar) A sleazy, disreputable or despicable person; a lowlife.

devil — full definition

1. noun In Christian and Jewish tradition, the supreme evil spirit; Satan.
2. noun A wicked, cruel, or mischievous person (also used affectionately, especially of a child).
3. verb To season food heavily with spices, especially mustard or pepper.
4. verb To work for a barrister or writer without pay or credit, usually to gain experience.

jerk — full definition

1. verb To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
2. verb To pull or tug something quickly and sharply.
3. noun An unpleasant or inconsiderate person.
4. noun A Jamaican style of seasoning and slow-cooking meat over spiced coals, or the meat prepared this way.

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