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nirppa

Pronunciation: /ˈnirpːɑ/

“nirppa” is a Finnish word. Its 3 meanings in English:

adjective

  1. grumpy, easily annoyed

noun

  1. synonym of nirppanokka (“stuck up person”)
  2. synonym of lumikko (“least weasel”)

Etymology

Sound-symbolic, akin to nirpistää

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