лихо́й — meaning in English

English meaning

• bad adj Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
• daring adj Willing to take risks; bold and adventurous.

Senses

лихо́й is used for these senses in English:

• bad Bold, daring, and tough.
• daring Adventurous, willing to take on or look for risks; overbold.

bad — full definition

1. adj Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
2. adj Morally wrong or wicked.
3. adj Not functioning correctly, spoiled, or faulty.
4. adj Severe or serious in degree.
5. adj Informally, excellent, impressive, or admirably tough (a slang meaning that flips the usual sense).

daring — full definition

1. adj Willing to take risks; bold and adventurous.
2. adj Sexually provocative or unconventional, especially of clothing or art.

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