забить

Russian

verb
Definitions
  • to drive in (nail), to hammer in, to nail up
  • to score (a goal)
  • to beat up
  • to slaughter
  • to block up, to stop up, to cram, to obstruct
  • (colloquial) to outdo, to surpass
  • (slang) to ignore, to neglect
  • (slang) to stop doing something
  • (slang) to give up on one's (previous) intention
  • (slang) to reserve, to earmark

Etymology

Affix from Russian бить.

Origin

Russian

бить

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