paskudnyak
English edit
Etymology edit
From Yiddish פּאַסקודניאַק (paskudnyak), traceable to Polish and Ukrainian.
Noun edit
paskudnyak (plural paskudnyaks)
- (derogatory) A nasty or contemptible person.
- (endearing) A young rascal; a boy who makes mischief.
References edit
- Leo Rosten, The Joys of Yiddish; applied to "a man or woman."