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droog — meaning in English

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English meaning

arid adjective Very dry, especially describing land or climate with little rainfall.
austere adj Plain, strict, and without luxury or decoration.
dry adj Free from moisture; not wet.
parched adj Dried out from heat or lack of moisture.
wry adjective Dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.

Senses

droog is used for these senses in English:

arid Very dry.
austere Grim or severe in manner or appearance.
parched Dry.
parched Very thirsty.
wry Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.

austere — full definition

adj Plain, strict, and without luxury or decoration.
adj Serious and stern in manner or appearance.

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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”.

Related Dutch words

streng karig sober drogen afdrogen dorstig verdraaid verwrongen ironisch afkeren verdraaien verwringen