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настуча́ть — meaning in English

nastuchat

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English meaning

canary noun A small yellow finch popular as a caged songbird.

Senses

настуча́ть is used for these senses in English:

canary (slang) To inform or snitch, to betray secrets, especially about illegal activities.
tell on (usually childish) To inform on, to rat out; to tell a person in authority that someone else has done something wrong.

canary — full definition

noun A small yellow finch popular as a caged songbird.
noun Informally, an informer who reveals secrets to the authorities.
adj A bright, light yellow colour.
noun In software or business, a small early test rollout of a change before it goes to everyone.

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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

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