любопытная варвара

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Russian

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Etymology

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Literally, inquisitive Varvara/Barbara.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [lʲʊbɐˈpɨtnəjə vɐrˈvarə]

Noun

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любопы́тная варва́ра (ljubopýtnaja varváraf anim (genitive любопы́тной варва́ры, nominative plural любопы́тные варва́ры, genitive plural любопы́тных варва́р)

  1. (colloquial) nosey parker, stickybeak (prying person, male or female)

Usage notes

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  • The name is used figuratively and can use both capitalisations.

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