na krzywy ryj

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Polish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, on [an] ugly face. From prison slang, popularized by the 1997 album Na krzywy ryj by the band Elektryczne Gitary.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /na.ˈkʂɨ.vɨ ˈrɨj/
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Adverb[edit]

na krzywy ryj (not comparable)

  1. (colloquial, derogatory, idiomatic) without prior permission, uninvited
    – Masz zaproszenie? – Nie, ale wbijemy się na krzywy ryj.– Do you have an invitation? – No, but we're going to crash it.
  2. (colloquial, derogatory, idiomatic) not fully legal
  3. (colloquial, derogatory, idiomatic) without adequate preparation

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