Hungarian - English

vén trotty

C1 Hungarian
grandma, granny, prune
NOUN C1 INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
ne legyél ilyen vén trotty
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Meaning
person acting overly cautious/old
Themes
teasing |behavior |age_stereotype |slow |old_fashioned |informal |daily_life |emotions
Definition

A playful or slightly teasing term for someone who behaves in an overly careful, slow, or old-fashioned way, like a stereotypical elderly grandmother.

NOUN C1 INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
ne legyél ilyen vén trotty; úgy vezet, mint egy vén trotty
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Meaning
overly cautious, old-fashioned person
Themes
behavior |caution |slowness |old_fashioned |mockery |age_stereotype |informal |daily_life |emotions |communication
Definition

A person, of any age, who behaves in an overly careful, slow, or old-fashioned way, especially about risk or speed.

NOUN C1 INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
vki egy vén trotty; vén trottynak nevez vkit
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Meaning
annoying or silly person (informal)
Themes
informal |insult |person |age |personality |humor |communication |relationships |emotions
Definition

An insulting or humorous term for a person, especially an older person, who seems silly, bad-tempered, or not fun to be around.

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