него́дник — meaning in English

English meaning

• brat noun A child, especially one seen as spoiled, unruly, or badly behaved.
• imp noun A small, mischievous supernatural creature, like a minor demon.
• rascal noun A dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.

Senses

него́дник is used for these senses in English:

• brat (pejorative) A child who is regarded as mischievous, unruly, spoiled, or selfish.
• imp (often, humorous) A mischievous child. [from 17th c.]
• rascal Sometimes diminutive: a cheeky person or creature; a troublemaker.

imp — full definition

1. noun A small, mischievous supernatural creature, like a minor demon.
2. noun A mischievous child.

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