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脏鬼 — meaning in English

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English meaning

scruff noun The back of the neck, especially of an animal.

Senses

脏鬼 is used for these senses in English:

litterbug (informal) A person who tends to drop litter and not clean it up.
scruff Someone with an untidy appearance.

scruff — full definition

noun The back of the neck, especially of an animal.
noun Short facial stubble on a man.
verb To grab or carry something by the scruff of the neck.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.