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каверзный — meaning in English

kaverznyy

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English meaning

tricky adj Difficult to handle or figure out because of hidden complications.

Senses

каверзный is used for these senses in English:

captious (obsolete) That captures; especially, (of an argument, words etc.) designed to capture or entrap in misleading arguments; sophistical.
tricky Hard to deal with, complicated.

tricky — full definition

adj Difficult to handle or figure out because of hidden complications.
adj Skilled at deceiving or cheating people.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

хи́трый придирчивый сли́шком стро́гий щекотли́вый ло́вкий оборо́тистый проны́рливый