小こ憎にくらしい

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Meanings

1

i-adjective

provoking; rather annoying

Describes someone or something that is mildly irritating in a way that is hard to ignore, often with a hint of grudging admiration or cuteness. The prefix 小 softens the annoyance.

彼かれの小こ憎にくらしい笑え顔がおが忘わすれられない。
I can't forget his provoking smile.
あの子こは小こ憎にくらしいほど賢かしこい。

That kid is smart to an annoying degree.

2

i-adjective

darling (ironic)

Used ironically to call someone darling or cute when they are actually being a bit annoying. Often affectionate teasing.

小こ憎にくらしいやつだな、お前まえは。
You're a darling little thing, aren't you? (ironic)