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vaktaal — meaning in English

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English meaning

cant noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
jargon noun Specialized vocabulary used by people in a particular profession or field, often hard for outsiders to follow.

Senses

vaktaal is used for these senses in English:

cant (countable) An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.
jargon (uncountable) A technical terminology unique to a particular subject.

cant — full definition

noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
noun Insincere or hypocritical talk, especially moralizing speech.
noun A tilt, slope, or angled position.
verb To tilt or set something at an angle.

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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”.

Related Dutch words

jargon Bargoens boeventaal helling huicheltaal bedelaarsgekerm sprekend wapen kantelen neigen visserslatijn wartaal gebrabbel