ше́льма — meaning in English

English meaning

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

Senses

ше́льма is used for these senses in English:

• fox (metaphor) A cunning person.
• rascal Sometimes diminutive: a cheeky person or creature; a troublemaker.
• rook A cheat or swindler; someone who betrays.

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.

rascal — full definition

1. noun A dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.
2. noun A playful, mischievous child or animal.

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