любопытная варвара

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Russian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, "inquisitive Varvara/Barbara".

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [lʲʊbɐˈpɨtnəjə vɐrˈvarə]

Noun[edit]

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[edit]

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

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