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sul — meaning in English

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English meaning

rube noun (informal, often derogatory) An unsophisticated or naive person, especially someone from the countryside.
wimp noun Someone seen as weak, timid, or lacking backbone.

Senses

sul is used for these senses in English:

rube (pejorative) An uninformed, unsophisticated, or unintelligent person.
wimp (chiefly, derogatory, slang) Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy.

wimp — full definition

noun Someone seen as weak, timid, or lacking backbone.
verb To back out of something through nervousness or lack of nerve, usually as "wimp out".

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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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