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chyłkiem

//ˈxɘw.kjɛm//
Polishadv

Definitions

  1. 1.
    furtively, stealthily, inconspicuously
    • Oni me gońo, zalatajo, a ja za stodoło chyłkem uciekem.

      They are chasing me, coming after me, and I stealthily run away behind the barn.

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Etymology

Instrumental of *chyłek, from chylić + -ek. Compare całkiem and dialectal gołkiem.

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