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行話 — meaning in English

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English meaning

cant noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.

Senses

行話 is used for these senses in English:

cant (countable) An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.
jargoon A variety of zircon.

cant — full definition

noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
noun Insincere or hypocritical talk, especially moralizing speech.
noun A tilt, slope, or angled position.
verb To tilt or set something at an angle.

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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”.

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