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aura

The origin and history of aura.

Etymology

From Latin aura ("breeze, breath of air"), from Greek aúra. The slang "vibe/charisma" meaning is very recent, spreading through TikTok around 2024.

Origin: Latin · First attested 2024

Class of 2024

aura first entered the language around 2024. Other words from the same year:

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