задёргать

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Etymology

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за- (za-) +‎ дёргать (djórgatʹ)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [zɐˈdʲɵrɡətʲ]

Verb

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задёргать (zadjórgatʹpf (imperfective задёргивать)

  1. (perfective only) to tug at (+ instrumental)
  2. (colloquial) to torment (a horse) through repeatedly tugging the reins
  3. (colloquial) to harass or torment through repeated demands

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