Russian

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Etymology

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Inherited from Proto-Slavic *bojьkъ.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈbojkʲɪj]
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Adjective

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бо́йкий (bójkij) (comparative (по)бойче́е or (по)бойче́й or (по)бо́йче, superlative са́мый бо́йкий)

  1. smart, clever
  2. sharp
  3. glib, fluent
  4. animated, busy, brisk

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Descendants

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  • Karelian: poikkoi