szykana

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Polish

Etymology

Borrowed from French chicane.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʂɘˈkana/
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  • Rhymes: -ana
  • Syllabification: szy‧ka‧na

Noun

szykana f

  1. chicane (temporary barrier or serpentine curve)
  2. harassment (persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress)

Declension

Derived terms

verb

Further reading

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