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Russia slang
A style-conscious person from the 1950s/60s, a term for a fashionable person today.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Russia
Formality
Informal.
stilyaga (стиляга) means A style-conscious person from the 1950s/60s, a term for a fashionable person today. It is best read as russia slang associated with Russia.
"stilyaga (стиляга)" means A style-conscious person from the 1950s/60s, a term for a fashionable person today. In Russia, the nuance may be more specific.
Use it in casual contexts where the listener already understands the tone around the term.
"People use "stilyaga (стиляга)" to mean a style-conscious person from the 1950s/60s, a term for a fashionable person today."
"I saw "stilyaga (стиляга)" in a message and checked the context before using it."
"That sounds like "stilyaga (стиляга)" if everyone in the conversation understands the tone."
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
A person who is a trendy or fashion-conscious follower of trends.
The best; top-rated (used for a song, artist, or show).
An outfit; a person’s look or attire (short for "outfit").
Stylish.
A brand; used to describe branded or designer clothing.
Well-dressed; stylish or formal.
Our current dataset does not confirm the exact origin of "stilyaga (стиляга)". The entry is associated with Russia, but that is a usage clue rather than proof of origin. We avoid filling that gap with guessed history.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
This entry is best understood as Russia slang. Usage can still vary by speaker and context.
Use caution. Slang can sound too casual or forced in professional settings unless the workplace tone is relaxed.
"modnik/modnitsa (модник/модница)" is related, but the tone and exact meaning may differ. Compare the example sentences before swapping one for the other.
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