стуча́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• canary noun A small yellow finch popular as a caged songbird.
• hit verb To strike someone or something, often forcefully.
• knock verb To strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.
• rap noun A rhythmic style of music where lyrics are spoken quickly, usually over a beat.
• rat noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
• snitch verb To inform on someone, often betraying a friend or group.
• squeal noun A loud, high-pitched cry or sound.

Senses

стуча́ть is used for these senses in English:

• canary (slang) To inform or snitch, to betray secrets, especially about illegal activities.
• dob in (slang, transitive) To betray (someone) by informing on them.
• hit (transitive) To administer a blow to, directly or with a weapon or missile.
• knock (intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.
• rap (intransitive) To strike something sharply with one's knuckles; knock.
• rat (intransitive, with on or out) To inform on someone; to betray someone to the police or authorities. [from 20th c.]
• rat out (slang, derogatory, transitive) To inform authorities (about someone); to tell on (somebody).
• snitch (slang, intransitive) To contact or cooperate with the police for any reason.

canary — full definition

1. noun A small yellow finch popular as a caged songbird.
2. noun Informally, an informer who reveals secrets to the authorities.
3. adj A bright, light yellow colour.
4. noun In software or business, a small early test rollout of a change before it goes to everyone.

hit — full definition

1. verb To strike someone or something, often forcefully.
2. verb To reach or achieve a target, level, or milestone.
3. verb To affect someone or something negatively or suddenly.
4. noun Something very popular or successful, such as a song or movie.
5. noun A blow, strike, or instance of hitting.

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