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grijns — meaning in English

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English meaning

grin noun A wide smile that shows the teeth.
sneer verb To curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.

Senses

grijns is used for these senses in English:

grin A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.
sneer A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

grin — full definition

noun A wide smile that shows the teeth.
verb To smile broadly, showing the teeth.

sneer — full definition

verb To curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.
noun A facial expression or remark showing contempt.

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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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