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pinch
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. pinch
  2. 2. tough spot
  3. 3. clothespin
This loanword from English refers to a crisis, difficult situation, or moment of danger. It is used in everyday speech to describe being in a tight spot or facing a serious problem, and is common in both casual and sports-related contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why is the battery dying right now?! This is the worst timing!

Sentence 2

I forgot to buy groceries and the fridge is empty — I'm in trouble!

Sentence 3

My shoelace snapped at the front door — disaster before I even left!

Sentence 4

He laughed and said, "Okay, we're kind of in a pinch here."

Sentence 5

He was serious: "If the funding falls through, we're in real trouble."