paskudnyak
nounEtymology From Yiddish פּאַסקודניאַק (paskudnyak), traceable to Polish and Ukrainian.
1
Derogatory A nasty or contemptible person.
2
Endearing A young rascal; a boy who makes mischief.
noun — 2 senses
Etymology From Yiddish פּאַסקודניאַק (paskudnyak), traceable to Polish and Ukrainian.
Derogatory A nasty or contemptible person.
Endearing A young rascal; a boy who makes mischief.
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