Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, without eggs, or more loosely translated as without jokes.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bɛzˈjaj/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛzjaj

Interjection

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bez jaj

  1. (colloquial, idiomatic) all kidding aside, quit joking, c'mon
    Synonyms: bez żartów, żarty na bok, żarty żartami
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bez,‎ jajo.

Further reading

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  • bez jaj in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • bez jaj in Polish dictionaries at PWN