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adv. "Definitely or exactly stated; specifically" (Weiser).
adv. Even; despite expectations to the contrary -- often with a slightly amused or ironic feeling of "wouldn't you know it?" or "of all things" ("of all people" ... etc.)
adv. Just to annoy, just to be contrary
"It's davka the worst students who require the most attention."
"They drive on Shabbat, davka." "He'd be a nice guy if he wasn't so davka." (source)
"You have to love the person, davka with their faults." (source)
"Many times people get into fights davka because they care so much about the person they're dealing with." (source)
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דווקא
dafka, dafke
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