zimny prysznic

Polish

Etymology

Literally, cold shower.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʑim.nɘ ˈprɘʂ.ɲit͡s/
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  • Syllabification: zim‧ny prysz‧nic

Noun

zimny prysznic m inan

  1. (colloquial, idiomatic) cold shower, rude awakening (sudden change or turn of events)
    Synonym: kubeł zimnej wody
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see zimny,‎ prysznic.

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