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смеяться в кулак

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Russian

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Etymology

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Literally, to laugh in one's fist. Compare Polish śmiać się w kułak.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [smʲɪˈjat͡sːə f‿kʊˈɫak]

Verb

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смея́ться в кула́к (smejátʹsja v kulákpf

  1. to laugh in one's sleeve (to laugh in secret or to oneself, usually gloatingly)
    Synonym: смея́ться про себя́ (smejátʹsja pro sebjá)

Conjugation

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