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mordka

//ˈmɔrt.ka//
Polishnoun

Grammatical form

mordka is the diminutive form of morda — “snout, muzzle (long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast, as of pigs).

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Definitions of morda noun · /ˈmɔr.da/

Full entry for morda
  1. 1.snout, muzzle (long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast, as of pigs)
  2. 2.mug (human face)(derogatory)
  3. 3.homie, bro (close friend)(slang)
  4. 4.shut up!(offensive)

Etymology of morda

Borrowed from East Slavic. Compare Russian мо́рда (mórda).

Etymology

From morda + -ka.

Forms

  • mordeczkadiminutive

Paradigm of morda, with mordka highlighted:

Nominative
Singular
morda
Plural
mordy
Genitive
Singular
mordy
Plural
mord
Dative
Singular
mordzie
Plural
mordom
Accusative
Singular
mordę
Plural
mordy
Instrumental
Singular
mordą
Plural
mordami
Locative
Singular
mordzie
Plural
mordach
Vocative
Singular
mordo
Plural
mordy

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