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hekelen — meaning in English

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English meaning

criticize verb To point out faults or problems in something or someone.
heckle verb To interrupt a speaker or performer with mocking comments or aggressive questions.
taunt verb To mock or provoke someone with insulting remarks, often to get a reaction.
vituperate verb To scold someone very harshly, often with insults.

Senses

hekelen is used for these senses in English:

criticize To find fault (with something).
taunt (transitive) To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

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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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