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Ukrainian
Etymology
From the word по́рох (pórox), meaning "gunpowder," which is the origin of the surname Пороше́нко (Porošénko).
Pronunciation
Noun
По́рох • (Pórox) m pers (genitive По́роха, nominative plural По́рохи, genitive plural По́рохів)
- (colloquial) A nickname of Petro Poroshenko, the fifth president of Ukraine.
Usage notes
- The nickname По́рох (Pórox) gained popularity during the presidency of Petro Poroshenko, and it is often used both ironically and critically, especially in discussions about his political decisions and leadership style.
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