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joekel — meaning in English

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English meaning

hulk noun A large, bulky ship, especially an old one that is no longer seaworthy.
whopper noun Something unusually large of its kind.

Senses

joekel is used for these senses in English:

hulk (archaic) A large ship used for transportation; (more generally) a large ship that is difficult to manoeuvre.
whopper (informal) Something remarkably large.

hulk — full definition

noun A large, bulky ship, especially an old one that is no longer seaworthy.
noun A large, heavily built person or thing with an imposing presence.
verb To loom or move in a large, clumsy way.

whopper — full definition

noun Something unusually large of its kind.
noun A blatant, over-the-top lie.

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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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