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prikkel — meaning in English

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English meaning

impetus noun Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.
incentive noun Something that motivates or encourages a particular action.
prickle noun A small sharp point on something, often a plant, such as a thorn.
stimulus noun Something that triggers a reaction or response.

Senses

prikkel is used for these senses in English:

impetus An activity in response to a stimulus.
incentive Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
prickle A small, sharp pointed object similar to the true prickle, such as a thorn.

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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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