любопытная варвара

Russian

Etymology

Literally, "inquisitive Varvara/Barbara".

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [lʲʊbɐˈpɨtnəjə vɐrˈvarə]

Noun

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

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

Usage notes

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

Declension

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