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отскочи́ть — meaning in English

otskochit

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English meaning

  • bounce verb To spring back after hitting a surface, or to move up and down repeatedly.
  • shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.

Senses

отскочи́ть is used for these senses in English:

  • shy (intransitive) To jump back in fear.

bounce — full definition

  1. verb To spring back after hitting a surface, or to move up and down repeatedly.
  2. verb Of a cheque or payment: to be rejected by a bank because there isn't enough money in the account.
  3. verb To try an idea out on someone to get their reaction.
  4. noun A rebound, or the quality of springing back easily.

shy — full definition

  1. adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
  2. adj Just short of or falling below a stated amount.
  3. verb To move back suddenly out of fear or caution.
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