смеяться в кулак

Russian

Etymology

Literally, “to laugh in one's fist.” Compare Polish śmiać się w kułak.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [smʲɪˈjat͡sːə f‿kʊˈɫak]

Verb

смея́ться в кула́к • (smejátʹsja v kulák) pf

  1. to laugh in one's sleeve (to laugh in secret or to oneself, usually gloatingly)
    Synonym: смея́ться про себя́ (smejátʹsja pro sebjá)

Conjugation
Conjugation of смеяться в кулак: see смеяться
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