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колю́чий — meaning in English

kolyuchiy

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English meaning

prickly adj Covered with small sharp points or thorns.
thorny adj Covered in or bearing thorns or spines.

Senses

колю́чий is used for these senses in English:

bristly Covered with bristles.
prickly Covered with sharp points.
thorny (literally) Having thorns or spines.

prickly — full definition

adj Covered with small sharp points or thorns.
adj Easily irritated or quick to take offence; touchy.

thorny — full definition

adj Covered in or bearing thorns or spines.
adj Difficult, complicated, or likely to cause disagreement.

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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”.

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