People who are far from botany and culinary delights can not always accurately determine the names of certain vegetables and fruits. It is certain that such a “ranetka” will be told to you by the residents of Altai and Siberia, who every day meet amazing plants and fruits. But we are talking about one of the most viable and resistant to natural effects of apple varieties!
Selection result
Why residents of central Russia may not even know the original name? What determines the “habitat” of its carrier? First of all, you need to remember that the ranetki is a product of the cross-breeding of local, Siberian berry apple trees and its hybrids with European, as well as Chinese, leafy varieties. The result of the work of botanists can be pretty sour or bitterness, but experts hunt for other qualities:
- resistance to frost, prolonged winter;
- rapid ripening of fruits;
- abundant fruiting.
The size of small apples, almost berries, is compensated by their huge number. And the ability to grow almost in extreme conditions and crossbreeding with low-stem and bush crops makes them especially competitive. In its basic meaning, "ranetka" is a "tree of a certain variety." They use the word in relation to the fruits of such a tree.
Thieves' jargon
However, not only fruits can be ripe. Among criminal elements, such a characteristic is given to girls who began their sex life early. The term has no negative connotation; it only states a fact. Argo gradually moved from criminal vocabulary to teenage slang, although the frequency of mentions there remains quite low.
Musical culture
In the first decade of the XXI century in Russia there was a group of "Ranetki", consisting of teenage girls. Thanks to the enhanced advertising campaign, the filming of the eponymous series, the release of the game and related products, the musicians have become very popular among young people. The word under investigation was used both to indicate the members of the team, and in relation to fans of any of the brand's products.
Realities of today
But what does the speaker mean? Since the work of the mentioned group was narrowly focused, and the musicians grew, to date, only the basic meanings of the described word have been preserved:
- hybrid apples or small fruits similar to them;
- accelerated puberty.
Remember that such "ranets" do not cause negative emotions, are not considered offensive. The scientific term and expressive euphemism are appropriate in any situation. Use according to circumstances - the word will only enrich your vocabulary!