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курку́ль — meaning in English

kurkul

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English meaning

kulak noun A kulak was a farmer in Russia or the Soviet Union who had done well enough to own his own land and pay others to work it for him.
miser noun Someone who hoards money and hates spending it, even when they can easily afford to.

Senses

курку́ль is used for these senses in English:

kulak (historical) A prosperous peasant in the Russian Empire or the Soviet Union, who owned land and could hire workers.
miser (obsolete) A person who is wretched or despicable; a wretch.

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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

кула́к жмот скря́га скупе́ц жа́дина крохобо́р