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paskudnyak

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Paskudnyak (noun) means (informal) A horrible or despicable person.

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1

(informal) A horrible or despicable person.

2

A mischievous boy; a young troublemaker.

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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”.

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Etymology

This word comes from Yiddish פּאַסקודניאַק (paskudnyak), traceable back to Polish and Ukrainian.

Rhymes for paskudnyak

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What is the meaning of paskudnyak?

"paskudnyak" (noun) means (informal) A horrible or despicable person.

What are the different meanings of paskudnyak?

"paskudnyak" has 2 main meanings: 1. (informal) A horrible or despicable person; 2. A mischievous boy; a young troublemaker.

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