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Russia slang
Young lad; dude (informal, often for younger males)
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Russia
Formality
Informal.
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patsan (пацан) means Young lad; dude (informal, often for younger males). It is best read as russia slang associated with Russia.
"patsan (пацан)" means Young lad; dude (informal, often for younger males). In Russia, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Guy/Girl (informal).
A man.
Dude; guy; chap (masculine, informal).
A man; a guy.
Attractive guy/girl (literally "cat").
Guy; bloke (informal male address).
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