шпана

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Russian

Etymology

Originally prison slang, of unknown derivation.

Pronunciation

Noun

шпана́ (španáf inan (genitive шпаны́, uncountable)

  1. (contemptuous, colloquial, jokingly, collectively) little hooligans, little rascals, punks, young petty criminals or trouble-makers
    Synonym: го́пник (gópnik)

Declension

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