него́дница — meaning in English

English meaning

• imp noun A small, mischievous supernatural creature, like a minor demon.
• jade noun A hard, typically green semiprecious stone often carved into jewelry and figurines.
• rascal noun A dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.

Senses

него́дница is used for these senses in English:

• imp (often, humorous) A mischievous child. [from 17th c.]
• jade (especially, pejorative) A bad-tempered or disreputable woman.
• 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.

jade — full definition

1. noun A hard, typically green semiprecious stone often carved into jewelry and figurines.
2. noun A cool, slightly bluish-green color, named after the stone.
3. verb To wear someone out or make them lose enthusiasm through overexposure to something.

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