groszówka
//ɡrɔˈʂuf.ka//
Polishnoun
Definitions
- 1.one grosz coin (one hundredth of a Polish zloty)
- 2.thick needle, formerly used for sewing or mending, and in modern times also for tattooing and ear piercing
- 3.type of apple tree
- 4.colloquialobsoletesteal, trifle (piece of merchandise available at a very low, attractive price)
Synonyms & related words
Synonyms
- jednogroszówka
- groszak
- żeleźniak
Etymology
From grosz + -ówka. Sense 2 and sense 3 from sense 4, i.e. the fact that these needles or apples of this tree cost one grosz or were generally very cheap.