шути́ха

rare #57288

nounfeminineanimateuncountable

1.
firecracker, squib, percussion cap
Де́ти запусти́ли шути́ху во дворе́.
The children set off a firecracker in the yard.
inanimate in this sense
2.
female jester, woman fool
При дворе́ цари́цы жила́ шути́ха.
A female jester lived at the empress's court.
3.
joker (woman), prankster (woman)
Она́ у нас така́я шути́ха — всех смеши́т.
She's such a joker with us - she makes everyone laugh.
colloquial
4.
(rare) firework rocket, skyrocket
Шути́ха взлете́ла в не́бо и рассы́палась и́скрами.
The rocket flew up into the sky and scattered into sparks.
inanimate in this sense

Examples

Бабушка в детстве была настоящей шутихой на праздниках.
As a child, Grandma was a real jester at parties.
На площади запустили яркую шутиху в небо.
A bright firework was launched into the sky over the square.
Дети радостно смотрели, как взлетает шутиха над рекой.
The children watched excitedly as the firework rose above the river.