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плут — meaning in English

plut

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English meaning

  • crook noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
  • fox noun A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
  • knave noun A dishonest or deceitful man.
  • rascal noun A dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.
  • rogue noun A dishonest or unprincipled person; a scoundrel.
  • rook noun A large black European bird related to the crow, known for nesting in noisy colonies.

Senses

плут is used for these senses in English:

  • crook A person who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things; a criminal.
  • fox (metaphor) A cunning person.
  • knave (dated) A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person.
  • rascal Sometimes diminutive: a cheeky person or creature; a troublemaker.
  • rogue A mischievous scamp.
  • rook A cheat or swindler; someone who betrays.

crook — full definition

  1. noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
  2. noun A hooked staff, such as the one used by shepherds or carried by a bishop.
  3. noun A bend or curve, especially in a part of the body such as the arm.
  4. verb To bend something, especially a finger or arm.
  5. adj Australian/NZ informal: unwell, or of poor quality.

fox — full definition

  1. noun A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
  2. noun A cunning or crafty person.
  3. adj Informal: a very attractive person (usually described as "foxy").
  4. verb To trick or outwit someone through cunning.
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