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копейка — meaning in English

kopeyka

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English meaning

kopek noun A monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a ruble, and by extension of similar currencies in some neighbouring countries.
peanuts noun Informal: a very small or inadequate amount of money.
trifle noun A British dessert layered with sponge cake, custard, fruit, jelly, and whipped cream.

Senses

копейка is used for these senses in English:

kopek A kapiejka: a Belarusian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a ruble (rubel).
peanuts (informal, figurative) Especially of a salary: a very insufficient or small amount.
trifle An insignificant amount of money.

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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”.

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