The etymology of the word “холостой” is interesting. If you think about it, it means “not producing useful work, not initiating movement”. For example, a blank shot, a blank cartridge, an idle stroke. It turns out to be a somewhat offensive definition of an unmarried man 🙂 However, unlike “неженатый”, “холостой” is not gender-specific. By the way, “холостяк” in English is “bachelor,” i.e., a bachelor’s degree.
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