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балда́ (baldá) +‎ -е́ть (-étʹ)

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балде́ть (baldétʹimpf (perfective обалде́ть)

  1. (dated) to stop thinking clearly, to take leave of one's senses
  2. (slang) to get/be high;
  3. (slang) to have fun; to lead a fun life, to be idle

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