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отрывистый — meaning in English

otryvistyy

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English meaning

brisk adj Quick and energetic; done at a lively pace.
curt adj Speaking briefly to the point of seeming rude; short and blunt.
jerky adj Moving in sudden, uneven starts and stops rather than smoothly.

Senses

отрывистый is used for these senses in English:

brisk Abrupt, curt in one's manner or in relation to others.
jerky Characterized by physical jerking, or by sudden and uneven progress.

brisk — full definition

adj Quick and energetic; done at a lively pace.
adj Cold and refreshing, especially describing weather or air.

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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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