баловень

Russian

Etymology

Perhaps from балова́ть (balovátʹ) +‎ -ень (-enʹ).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈbaɫəvʲɪnʲ]

Noun

ба́ловень • (bálovenʹ) m anim (genitive ба́ловня, nominative plural ба́ловни, genitive plural ба́ловней)

  1. (colloquial) favorite, darling, pet, coddle, cosset (a person or animal especially cherished, indulged or spoiled)
    ба́ловень судьбы́ ― bálovenʹ sudʹbý ― lucky (person)
  2. (colloquial, rare) mischievous child
    Synonyms: баловни́к (balovník), шалу́н (šalún)

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