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chrapka

//ˈxrap.ka/ | /ˈxrap.ka//
Polishnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    diminutive of chrapa (“part of the upper lip surrounding the nostrils in some animals”)
  2. 2.
    colloquialdialectalhumorousdesire, wish
    • Móm chrapkę zenić sie z Maryśko.

      I wish to marry Maryśka.

  3. 3.
    obsoletedysphonia, hoarseness (hoarse voice)

Synonyms & related words

Related words (6)
  • chrapliwy
  • chrapowaty
  • chrapanina
  • chrapot
  • chrapnąć
  • chrapotać

Etymology

From chrapa + -ka.

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