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Meaning of ĉikani | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1
t͡ʃiˈkani

Definitions

  1. to quibble, to cavil at (to complain or argue for frivolous reasons)
    transitive
  2. to bully
    transitive
  3. to gossip
    archaic, intransitive

Equivalents

Examples

“Nu, plej verŝajne sciencistoj ĉikanus vin, kaj klarigus al vi, ke fakte tagoj daŭras foje iomete pli, foje iomete malpli.”

Well, most likely scientists would argue with you frivolously, and explain to you, that days in fact last sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less.

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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